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
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 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
Ting-a-ling
A princess's love for a captured prince is aided by a mischievous fairy, sparking a magical journey filled with adventure.
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
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 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 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
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
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 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
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
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
A Bicycle of Cathay
A detached schoolteacher's cycling vacation turns into an emotional journey of connection and belonging after chance encounters with interesting women and unexpected acts of kindness.
By Frank R. Stockton
The Bee-Man of Orn and Other Fanciful Tales
An isolated beekeeper's peaceful existence shatters upon discovering he was magically transformed, launching him on a quest for his true identity and self-acceptance.
By Frank R. Stockton
The Associate Hermits
When a newly married couple decides to skip the honeymoon, the bride's parents comically take their place in a secluded camp, bringing along an unexpected guest for fun to ensue.
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
The Adventures of Captain Horn
After shipwrecking on a desolate coast, a captain must lead his vulnerable passengers through treacherous landscapes, facing ruthless brigands and mysterious locals in a desperate quest for survival.
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