The Black Cat, Vol. I, No. 7, April 1896 by Various
"The Black Cat, Vol. I, No. 7, April 1896" by Various is a collection of original short stories written in the late 19th century. This publication features a variety of narratives, including mystery, romance, and humor, typical of the era's fascination with sensational storytelling. The opening portion introduces multiple stories, suggesting a rich diversity of themes and styles that will appeal to readers of various tastes. The opening of the magazine highlights
several short stories, including "The Mystery of the Thirty Millions," which narrates the dramatic events surrounding the ocean liner "Oklahoma" and its mysterious cargo of gold and prominent passengers. As the ship encounters strange currents, suspense builds around the fate of its passengers and the potentially nefarious intentions of a notorious criminal. Additionally, other stories teased in this issue promise a mix of adventurous and thought-provoking scenarios, ranging from romance to intriguing character studies. The reader is drawn in by an engaging introduction that hints at thrilling narratives to be explored. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
The mystery of the thirty millions, by T. F. Anderson and H. D. Umbstaetter -- The man at Solitaria, by Geik Turner -- The compass of fortune, by Eugene Shade Bisbee -- A surgical love cure, by James Buckham -- The Williamson safe mystery, by F. S. Hesseltine -- How small the world, by E. H. Mayde.
Credits
hekula03 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Reading Level
Reading ease score: 69.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
