In this delightful collection, Bangs showcases his mastery of the short story genre, offering readers a glimpse into his whimsical and enchanting imagination.

Morning of Fire by Scott Ridley is the thrilling story of 18th century American explorer and expeditioner John Kedrick as he journeyed for land and trade in the Pacific.

Love doesn't always conquer all. This is an enchanting spoof of high society and larceny. The widow, Mrs. Raffles moves from South Africa after the death of her husband and takes up a new life, residence and occupation in the United States.

John Kendrick Bangs was an American author, humorist, editor and satirist.

But the fiend is too sharp for the lawyer, and, preferring Toppleton's corporeal tenement to that in which he has been fraudulently dwelling, effects a substitution, and leaves Toppleton helpless, either to protect the rights of his client ...

On the first day of October 1787, captains John Kendrick and Robert Gray, along with fifty other men - sailors and tradesmen alike - set sail from Boston, soon to be the first Yankees to lay eyes on the lush and resource-rich Northwest ...

Bangs' clever use of satire and imaginative storytelling sets this book apart in the literary context of the time, showcasing his unique style and creativity.

John Kendrick Bangs (May 27, 1862 - January 21, 1922) was an American author, humorist, editor and satirist.He was born in Yonkers, New York.

John Kendrick Bangs (May 27, 1862 - January 21, 1922) was an American author, humorist, editor and satirist.He was born in Yonkers, New York.