Publisher's Synopsis
The Great Stone of Sardis and The Water Devil: The Novels and Stories of Frank R. Stockton V11 is a book that compiles the works of Frank R. Stockton, a renowned American writer known for his humorous and whimsical stories. This volume contains two of his most popular works: The Great Stone of Sardis and The Water Devil. The Great Stone of Sardis is a novel that tells the story of a wealthy man named John Gayther who inherits a mysterious stone from his uncle. This stone is believed to hold great power and John soon finds himself embroiled in a dangerous game of power and greed as various individuals try to get their hands on the stone. The Water Devil, on the other hand, is a collection of short stories that showcase Stockton's unique style of storytelling. The stories are filled with wit, humor, and unexpected twists and turns. Overall, The Great Stone of Sardis and The Water Devil: The Novels and Stories of Frank R. Stockton V11 is a must-read for fans of classic American literature and those who enjoy light-hearted and entertaining stories.1900. Part Eleven of Twenty-three. Thonias Hewlings Stockton, clergyman, wrote fantastic tales for children under the pen name Frank R. Stockton. He also wrote books for adults. Among his amusing books for children Rudder Grange is the best known. The Lady and the Tiger, Adventures of Captain Horne, Mrs. Null, The Casting Away of Mrs. Lecks and Mrs. Aleshine, The Hundredth Man, Great Stone of Sardis, and Captain�������s Tollgate were also quite popular. The Great Stone of Sardis begins: It was about noon of a day in early summer that a westward-bound Atlantic liner was rapidly nearing the port of New York. Not long before, the old lighthouse on Montauk Point had been sighted, and the company on board the vessel were animated by the knowledge that in a few hours they would be at the end of their voyage. Also contains The Water Devil, a Marine Tale. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
