The red-hot dollar, and other stories from the Black Cat by H. D. Umbstaetter
"The Red-Hot Dollar: And Other Stories from the Black Cat" by H. D. Umbstaetter is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This anthology showcases a variety of engaging narratives that were previously published in the magazine "The Black Cat," known for its unique tales. The title story introduces readers to Ansel Hobart, a character whose chance encounter with a peculiar silver dollar triggers a wild chase intertwined
with themes of love and mystery. At the start of the book, readers are immediately drawn into the story of Ansel Hobart, who experiences a series of unfortunate events after he instinctively jumps off a train only to miss it. After frantically trying to retrieve change for some coffee, he finds a remarkable silver dollar that appears to be crucial to bridging the distance between him and his new bride. The narrative unfolds as Hobart goes on a seemingly whimsical quest through various characters and settings to trace the origins of the coin, setting off a chain of events that reveal deeper connections and unexpected revelations. This unique premise blends romance, adventure, and a hint of mystery, ensuring readers are captivated from the very first chapter. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Umbstaetter, H. D. (Herman Daniel), 1851-1913 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | London, Jack, 1876-1916 |
| Contributor | Anderson, Thomas Fenwick, 1865-1934 |
| LoC No. | 11018461 |
| Title | The red-hot dollar, and other stories from the Black Cat |
| Original Publication | Boston: L. C. Page & Company, 1895, copyright 1911. |
| Note | "[The mystery of the thirty millions] was written in collaboration with T. F. Anderson."--Footnote |
| Contents | The red-hot dollar -- The unturned trump -- The real thing -- When the cuckoo called -- One chance in a million -- Doodle's discovery -- Kootchie -- Her eyes, your honor -- For the sake of Toodleums -- In Hell's Cañon -- The mystery of the thirty millions -- Asleep at Lone Mountain. |
| Credits | Tim Miller, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Subject | American fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75099 |
| Release Date | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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