Short stories

  • Revenge of the Vinyl Cafe

    Creator

    McLean, Stuart

    Abstract

    "The world can be a perilous place. And the seemingly friendly world of Canada's favourite fictional family is no different. Everyone is afraid of something: Dave, for example, is afraid of dolls, germs and Mary Turlington. Sam, on the other hand, is afraid of bees, UFOs, and 'mewpilated' cows. Morley's fears - public nudity and drop-in visits - are slightly less peculiar.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Viking/Penguin Canada

    Non spécifié
  • Spinning-Wheel Stories

    Creator

    Alcott, Louisa May

    Abstract

    A collection of twelve heart warming stories for children. Premise: a winter storm forces a family, who have gathered for the winter holidays, to stay inside and listen to their grandmothers stories.

    Publisher (Source)

    Project Gutenberg

    Non spécifié
  • The Boy Scouts Book of Stories

    Creator

    Mathiews, Franklin K.

    Abstract

    Contents: The great big man / O. Johnson -- A twilight adventure / M.D. Post -- Tad Sheldon, second class scout / J.F. Wilson -- The red-headed league / A.C. Doyle -- The ransom of Red Chief / O. Henry -- The honk-honk breed / S.E. White -- The devil-fish / N. Duncan -- The jumping frog / Mark Twain --Bingism / B. Tarkingtorn -- Concho Curly at the op'ra / E.B. Bronson -- The lie / H. Hagedorn -- Story of the bandbox / R.L. Stevenson -- The hero and the cowboy / J.C. Lincoln -- The dollar / M. Robertson -- The mascot of "Troop 1" / S. Chalmers -- The lion's smile / T.W.

    Publisher (Source)

    Victoria Park, W.A.

    Association for the Blind of W.A.

    Non spécifié
  • Scarlet Plague, The

    Creator

    London, Jack

    Abstract

    The Scarlet Plague is a post-apocalyptic fiction novel written by Jack London and originally published in London Magazine in 1912.

    Publisher (Source)

    N/A : Out of copyright

    Victoria Park, Western Australia

    Association for the Blind of Western Australia

    Non spécifié
  • Cape Cod Stories

    Creator

    Lincoln, Joseph Crosby

    Abstract

    This book (eleven short stories) was also published under the title of “The Old Home House”. Joseph Crosby Lincoln (1870 – 1944) was an American author of novels, poems, and short stories, many set in a fictionalized Cape Cod.

    Publisher (Source)

    New York : A.L. Burt, ♭1907

    Victoria Park, Western Australia

    Association for the Blind of Western Australia

    Non spécifié
  • Lady with the Dog and Other Stories, The

    Creator

    Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich

    Abstract

    "The Lady with the Dog" is a short story by Anton Chekhov first published in 1899. It tells the story of an adulterous affair between a Russian banker and a young lady he meets while vacationing in Yalta. The story comprises four parts: (I) describes the initial meeting in Yalta, (II) the consummation of the affair and the remaining time in Yalta, (III) Gurov's return to Moscow and his visit to Anna's town, and (IV) Anna's visits to Moscow. Vladimir Nabokov declared that it was one of the greatest short stories ever written.

    Publisher (Source)

    Unknown

    Victoria Park, Western Australia

    Association for the Blind of Western Australia

    Non spécifié
  • Best Russian Short Stories / translated by Thomas Seltzer.

    Creator

    Leonid Andreyev et al.

    Abstract

    In this collection of Russian stories, editor and compiler Thomas Seltzer selects from a range of the best examples of 19th and early 20th century Russian literature. As a survey of famous authors at the height of the powers, as well as some writers who have been unjustly neglected, this anthology is indispensable. Contents: The queen of spades / A.S. Pushkin -- The cloak / N.V. Gogol -- The district doctor / I.S. Turgenev -- The Christmas tree and the wedding / F.M. Dostoyevsky -- God sees the truth, but waits / L.N. Tolstoy -- How a Muzhik fed two officials / M.Y.

    Publisher (Source)

    N/A [Public Domain]

    Victoria Park, Western Australia

    Assocation for the Blind of Western Australia

    Non spécifié
  • In exile, and other stories

    Creator

    Foote, Mary Hallock

    Abstract

    Contents: In exile. -- Friend Barton's "concern". -- The story of the Alca?zar. -- A cloud on the mountain. -- The rapture of Hetty -- The watchman.

    Publisher (Source)

    Project Gutenberg, 2005

    Victoria Park, Western Australia

    Association for the Blind of Western Australia

    Non spécifié
  • Tom Swift and his photo telephone, or, The picture that saved a fortune

    Creator

    Appleton, Victor

    Abstract

    Tom and his father are arguing about Tom's latest idea, a photo telephone. Mr. Swift is adamant that the idea will not work, but Tom has some ideas in mind, and refuses to back down. Tom read about a recent news event where a photograph was transmitted over telegraph lines, and there is no functional difference between the wires used for a telephone to those used in telegraphs. In the meantime, some shady occurrences are happening in the neighborhood. Tom and Ned are almost run over by a speeding motor boat, operated by a con-artist known as Shallock Peters. The feud between Mr.

    Publisher (Source)

    Project Gutenberg

    Victoria Park, Western Australia

    Project Gutenberg

    Non spécifié
  • Can Such Things Be?

    Creator

    Bierce, Ambrose

    Abstract

    24 short stories in fairly typical Bierce fashion - ghostly, spooky, to be read (or listened to) in the dark, perhaps with a light crackling fire burning dimly in the background. Stories of ghosts, apparitions, and strange, inexplicable occurrences are prevalent in these tales, some of which occur on or near Civil War fields of battle, some in country cottages, and some within urban areas. Can Such Things Be? implies and relates that anything is possible, at any time.

    Publisher (Source)

    Victoria Park

    Association for the Blind of Western Australia

    Non spécifié