THE ERROR OF WILLIAM VAN BROOM
Melville Davisson Post I. THE morning paper contained this extravagant personal: “Do not suicide. If…
WOODFORD’S PARTNER
Melville Davisson Post I. AFTER some thirty years, one begins to appreciate in a slight…
TWO PLUNGERS OF MANHATTAN
Melville Davisson Post I. FOR my part, Sidney,” said the dark man, “I don’t agree…
The Corpus Delicti
Melville Davisson Post Introduction The high ground of the field of crime has not been…
WOLFERT WEBBER; OR, GOLDEN DREAMS
By Washinton Irving In the year of grace one thousand seven hundred and—blank—for I do…
THE STROLLING MANAGER
By Washington Irving As I was walking one morning with Buckthorne, near one of the…
THE STORY OF THE YOUNG ROBBER
By Washington Irving I was born at the little town of Frosinone, which lies at…
THE STORY OF THE YOUNG ITALIAN
By Washington Irving I was born at Naples. My parents, though of noble rank, were…
THE POOR DEVIL AUTHOR
By Washington Irving I began life unluckily by being the wag and bright fellow at…
THE PAINTER’S ADVENTURE
Wshington Irving I am an historical painter by profession, and resided for some time in…