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Hardcover, [EAN: 9780483114340], Forgotten Books, Forgotten Books, Book, [PU: Forgotten Books], Forgotten Books, Excerpt from Seven StoriesTheir work in the Preface, and from this time honoured usage I shall not depart, although I intend my remarks shall be as brief as possible. One of my reasons for publishing this volume is, that it has appeared to me that short stories are required just as much as long ones. There is many a hard-worked man, aye, and woman too, who, on being asked if they have read this or that novel, answer deprecatingly (of themselves) Well, no l The story is not a short one, and I haven't the time. These are people busy in the world Of Kunst und Wissenschaft, Members of Parliament, Doctors, Lawyers, Theologians, etc. Stories are written for the children of men, novels are written for those who have 'much time on their hands. But what of those sons and daughters Of Earth whose every hour is precious, and who have little to spend on novel reading For these especially I have written my. Seven Short Stories, seeing that they are neglected by the rest Of writers. It may be argued that my intentions are better than 'my work. To this I reply that I did my best, and that not to instruct and enlighten, but to amuse, and if I succeed in diverting the work-harrassed brain, be It but.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works., 4, Children's Books, 2967, Action & Adventure, 3371, Activities, Crafts & Games, 2787, Animals, 2870, Arts, Music & Photography, 2351, Biographies, 3284, Cars, Trains & Things That Go, 2655476011, Children's Cookbooks, 2970, Classics, 3014, Comics & Graphic Novels, 2909, Computers & Technology, 7009080011, Early Learning, 3176, Education & Reference, 2977, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths, 3344091011, Geography & Cultures, 1084192, Growing Up & Facts of Life, 2917, History, 3069, Holidays & Celebrations, 3003, Humor, 2966, Literature & Fiction, 3016, Mysteries & Detectives, 3101, Religions, 3013, Science Fiction & Fantasy, 3207, Science, Nature & How It Works, 3400, Sports & Outdoors, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books<

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[EAN: 9780483114340], New book, [PU: Forgotten Books], Language: English . This book usually ship within 10-15 business days and we will endeavor to dispatch orders quicker than this where possible. Brand New Book. Excerpt from Seven Stories Their work in the Preface, and from this time honoured usage I shall not depart, although I intend my remarks shall be as brief as possible. One of my reasons for publishing this volume is, that it has appeared to me that short stories are required just as much as long ones. There is many a hard-worked man, aye, and woman too, who, on being asked if they have read this or that novel, answer deprecatingly (of themselves) Well, no l The story is not a short one, and I haven t the time. These are people busy in the world Of Kunst und Wissenschaft, Members of Parliament, Doctors, Lawyers, Theologians, etc. Stories are written for the children of men, novels are written for those who have much time on their hands. But what of those sons and daughters Of Earth whose every hour is precious, and who have little to spend on novel reading For these especially I have written my. Seven Short Stories, seeing that they are neglected by the rest Of writers. It may be argued that my intentions are better than my work. To this I reply that I did my best, and that not to instruct and enlighten, but to amuse, and if I succeed in diverting the work-harrassed brain, be It but. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.<

ISBN: 9780483114340

Hardback, [PU: Forgotten Books], Excerpt from Seven Stories Their work in the Preface, and from this time honoured usage I shall not depart, although I intend my remarks shall be as brief… More...

Hardback, [PU: Forgotten Books], Excerpt from Seven Stories Their work in the Preface, and from this time honoured usage I shall not depart, although I intend my remarks shall be as brief as possible. One of my reasons for publishing this volume is, that it has appeared to me that short stories are required just as much as long ones. There is many a hard-worked man, aye, and woman too, who, on being asked if they have read this or that novel, answer deprecatingly (of themselves) Well, no l The story is not a short one, and I haven't the time. These are people busy in the world Of Kunst und Wissenschaft, Members of Parliament, Doctors, Lawyers, Theologians, etc. Stories are written for the children of men, novels are written for those who have 'much time on their hands. But what of those sons and daughters Of Earth whose every hour is precious, and who have little to spend on novel reading For these especially I have written my. Seven Short Stories, seeing that they are neglected by the rest Of writers. It may be argued that my intentions are better than 'my work. To this I reply that I did my best, and that not to instruct and enlighten, but to amuse, and if I succeed in diverting the work-harrassed brain, be It but. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works., Fiction<