Project Gutenberg 2010-06-16 Public domain in the USA. 577 Patten, William 1868 1936 International Short Stories: English Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Short_Stories The two drovers / Sir W. Scott -- Mr. Deuceace / W.M. Thackeray -- The brothers / E. Bulwer Lytton -- Doctor Manette's manuscript / C. Dickens -- The caldron of oil / W. Collins -- The burial of the tithe / S. Lover -- The Knightsbridge myster / C. Reade -- The courting of Dinah Shadd / R. Kipling -- The Sire de Maletroit's door / R.L. Stevenson -- The secret of Goresthorpe Grange / Sir A. Conan Doyle -- A change of treatment / W.W. Jacobs -- The Stickit Minister / S.R. Crockett -- The Lammas preaching / S.R. Crockett -- The undergraduate's aunt / F. Anstey -- The silhouettes / A.T. Quiller-Couch -- My brother Henry / J.M. Barrie -- Gilray's flower pot / J.M. Barrie -- Mr. O'Leary's second love / C. Lever -- The indifference of the miller of Hofbau / A.H. Hawkins -- The stolen body / H.G. Wells -- The lazarette of the "Huntress" / W.C. Russell -- The great triangular duel / Capt. F. Marryat -- Three thimbles and a pea / G. Borrow. Produced by Al Haines "International Short Stories: English" edited by William Patten is a collection of renowned short stories from various literature backgrounds, specifically those of England, France, and America, and likely compiled in the early 20th century. The anthology includes works from notable authors such as Sir Walter Scott, Charles Dickens, and Rudyard Kipling, representing a diverse array of themes and narratives. This collection provides readers an opportunity to explore a range of storytelling styles and folkloric traditions that shape the literary landscapes of these countries. The opening of the collection features "The Two Drovers" by Sir Walter Scott, which begins with the aftermath of a bustling market day, where Scottish drovers are preparing to guide their cattle to England. The narrative introduces Robin Oig M’Combich, a spirited and skilled young Highland drover, known for his expertise and deep ties to his heritage. As he sets off with his cattle, he encounters his aunt, who expresses ominous premonitions about bloodshed connected to his journey. The unfolding tension hints at eventual conflict as Robin pursues his destiny, entwined with themes of friendship, honor, and the consequences of crossing borders between Scottish and English cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories, English PR Text Category: Short Stories Category: French Literature Category: British Literature Category: American Literature 774959 2025-08-13T10:21:41.575545 text/html 762848 2021-01-06T18:37:55 text/html 492947 2025-08-13T10:21:52.702512 application/epub+zip 506262 2025-08-13T10:21:45.161575 application/epub+zip 375290 2025-08-13T10:21:43.778550 application/epub+zip 801391 2025-08-13T10:21:58.230457 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 779567 2025-08-13T10:21:51.721481 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 585700 2022-09-15T06:35:14.284399 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 722425 2025-08-13T10:21:39.858542 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 722277 2021-01-06T18:37:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 722272 2021-01-06T18:37:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21428 2025-08-13T10:21:58.364476 application/rdf+xml 16510 2025-08-13T10:21:44.321517 image/jpeg 3895 2025-08-13T10:21:44.043516 image/jpeg 282024 2021-01-06T18:37:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 403219 2021-01-06T18:37:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 281959 2021-01-06T18:37:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 484495 2025-08-13T10:21:41.645509 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog