The Clocks Of Rondaine And Other Stories

The Clocks of Rondaine and Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by Frank R. Stockton. The book features ten tales that are filled with adventure, mystery, and humor. The title story, The Clocks of Rondaine, is about a young man who discovers a magical clock that can transport him to different places and times. Other stories in the book include The Lady, or the Tiger?, which is a classic tale of love and jealousy, and The Griffin and the Minor Canon, which tells the story of a mythical creature and a brave young man. Each story is unique and engaging, and Stockton's writing style is both entertaining and thought-provoking. The Clocks of Rondaine and Other Stories is a great read for anyone who enjoys short stories and is looking for a fun and entertaining book to read.Illustrators Also Include D. C. Beard And Others.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Frank R. Stockton (1834-1902) published his first book, "Ting-a-Ling", a collection of fairy tales, in 1870. From 1873 to 1881, he was assistant editor of "St. Nicholas" magazine, working with Mary Mapes Dodge. His writing career flourished in the last two decades of the nineteenth century, when he produced story collections, novels, and works of history for young readers, as well as nonfiction and fiction for adults, notably his story "The Lady or the Tiger?"