Frank R. Stockton
Frank Richard Stockton was an American writer and humorist, best known today for a series of innovative children's fairy tales that were widely popular during the last decades of the 19th century.
The Captain's Toll-Gate
At a countryside toll-gate, a spirited young woman adjusts to a slower pace of life and stirs up the local community.
By Frank R. Stockton
Kate Bonnet: The Romance of a Pirate's Daughter
When a proper young lady's father becomes a pirate, she must choose between her familiar life and a thrilling adventure on the high seas.
By Frank R. Stockton
Pomona's Travels A Series of Letters to the Mistress of Rudder Grange from her Former Handmaiden
Witness a former handmaiden's hilarious escapades as she navigates the curious customs of England and Scotland, sharing her whimsical observations in a series of witty letters.
By Frank R. Stockton
The Magic Egg, and Other Stories
In a world where illusion and reality blur, a young man's magic show captivates an audience, but his deception threatens to unravel his relationships.
By Frank R. Stockton
The Girl at Cobhurst
In a charming 19th-century town, new beginnings, quirky characters, and unexpected discoveries mix to create a story full of humor and heart.
By Frank R. Stockton
Buccaneers and pirates of our coasts
** From oppressed traders turned rebellious sea-robbers, discover the thrilling and brutal history of pirates who defied empires and ruled the American coasts.
By Frank R. Stockton
The young master of Hyson Hall
Left in charge of a grand estate, a young boy's life takes an adventurous turn as he balances responsibility with his curious spirit and the challenges of managing a household.
By Frank R. Stockton
Rudder Grange
A newly married couple's dream of domestic bliss turns hilariously unconventional when they decide to make a canal boat their home, only to have their lives complicated by an unexpected boarder.
By Frank R. Stockton
The Vizier of the Two-Horned Alexander
A man who claims to be over 3,000 years old recounts his incredible life story, filled with adventure, love, and historical events, as he navigates the challenges of immortality and identity.
By Frank R. Stockton
What Might Have Been Expected
Two children embark on imaginative money-making adventures to save their elderly friend from losing her home.
By Frank R. Stockton
The Story of Viteau
In a shattered medieval landscape of knights and nobles, two brothers must navigate looming dangers and their own destinies as whispers if religious persecution begin to stir.
By Frank R. Stockton
The Stories of the Three Burglars
In a once-peaceful neighborhood plagued by robberies, an elaborate trap ensnares three unsuspecting burglars, leading to humorous and ironic interactions.
By Frank R. Stockton
Fanciful tales
An aging piper's life takes a magical turn with the help of a tree spirit, but with unexpected consequences in tow.
By Frank R. Stockton
The Lost Dryad
Banished from her home by a storm, a tree spirit's quest for a new oak tree leads to magical mayhem, unexpected friendships, and newfound love in a charming village.
By Frank R. Stockton
The Great War Syndicate
As tensions rise between nations, a group of entrepreneurs seizes the chance to profit from war, unleashing experimental weapons that could change the world forever.
By Frank R. Stockton
John Gayther's Garden and the Stories Told Therein
In an opulent garden, a humble gardener shares extraordinary seafaring adventures, revealing sunken ships and stranded men to an inquisitive young woman.
By Frank R. Stockton
Amos Kilbright; His Adscititious Experiences With Other Stories
A lawyer encounters a man claiming to be a materialized spirit, battling to stay in the land of the living and avoid being sent back by those who brought him forth.
By Frank R. Stockton
Round-about Rambles in Lands of Fact and Fancy
Get ready for a series of wondrous journeys where fact and fantasy intertwine, offering both knowledge and excitement.
By Frank R. Stockton
My Terminal Moraine 1892
Melancholy turns to icy fortune when a desperate young man unearths a bizarre discovery, setting the stage for love and redemption.
By Frank R. Stockton
Tales out of school
Embark on exhilarating hunts and comical escapades as you follow the journeys of a skilled marksman who battles formidable beasts and explores themes of mischief and wonder.
By Frank R. Stockton