Project Gutenberg 2022-06-21 Public domain in the USA. 119 Pemmon, Frank Book of brief narratives $aUnited States :$bA. B. Courtney,$c1894. Multum in parvo library, vol. 1, no. 12, December, 1894 A chance meeting -- How was she killed? -- It was not murder -- A freight car adventure -- Two ghosts -- He addressed the jury. Demian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.) "Book of Brief Narratives" by Frank Pemmon is a collection of detective stories published during the late 19th century. This anthology includes various accounts of mystery and suspense, showcasing the author’s skill in crafting intricate plots that revolve around crime and resolution. The book likely delves into themes of justice, human motivation, and the nuances of detective work. The narratives within this book feature a range of intriguing cases tackled by a young New York detective. The stories highlight his investigative journey as he encounters a diverse cast of characters, from criminals to victims. Notable tales include the detection of a jewelry thief through a chance encounter, the mysterious death of a young lady that leads to the identification of her murderer, and a case involving an old farmer whose death was initially thought to be murder. The detective’s methods often intertwine personal experiences with his professional observations, illustrating his growth and challenges in solving crimes, ultimately leading to justice being served. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://digital.library.villanova.edu/Item/vudl:554933 20220218131428pemmon 1894 us Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Detective and mystery stories, American PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery Category: American Literature 52551 2025-06-27T06:45:11.755376 text/html 28606 2024-10-18T22:41:25 text/html 115257 2025-06-27T06:45:13.820327 application/epub+zip 114011 2025-06-27T06:45:12.287334 application/epub+zip 91433 2025-06-27T06:45:12.042342 application/epub+zip 148447 2025-06-27T06:45:15.216360 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 136767 2025-06-27T06:45:13.585351 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 114146 2022-09-30T19:12:58.115898 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 43350 2025-06-27T06:45:11.627384 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 23414 2024-10-18T22:41:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16145 2025-06-27T06:45:15.345325 application/rdf+xml 21880 2025-06-27T06:45:12.124332 image/jpeg 3453 2025-06-27T06:45:12.084345 image/jpeg 97666 2025-06-27T06:45:11.763341 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