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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
O. Henry's short stories brim with lively wit and wisdom, sudden
twist endings and amusing characterizations, plus memorable moral
lessons. An iconic author at his height in the early 20th century,
O. Henry was industrious and prolific, turning out short stories at
astonishing speed. This anthology contains 24 of his finest tales,
with highlights being a parody of Sherlock Holmes named `Shamrock
Jolnes', and send-ups of certain frivolous yet monied city
dwellers. The breezy dialogue and descriptive prose tend to be
witty and playful, with the author occasionally venturing to the
satirical in his plotting. The titular story is among O. Henry's
most famous; a pair of opportunistic crooks kidnap the son of a
wealthy Alabama businessman, hoping to collect a hefty ransom. They
are soon driven to their wits end however, when the boy turns out
to be a wildly misbehaving brat. The boy's father makes a
counteroffer: for a modest sum, he'll take the boy back. The
kidnappers agree and the youngster is returned.
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