Download or read book The Ransom of Red Chief written by O. Henry and published by The Creative Company. This book was released on 2008 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two men kidnap a mischievous boy and request a large ransom for his return.
Download or read book The Ransom of Red Chief written by O Henry and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-23 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: O. Henry's short stories brim with lively wit and wisdom, sudden twist endings and amusing characterizations, plus memorable moral lessons. An iconic author at his height in the early 20th century, O. Henry was industrious and prolific, turning out short stories at astonishing speed. This anthology contains 24 of his finest tales, with highlights being a parody of Sherlock Holmes named ?Shamrock Jolnes?, and send-ups of certain frivolous yet monied city dwellers. The breezy dialogue and descriptive prose tend to be witty and playful, with the author occasionally venturing to the satirical in his plotting. The titular story is among O. Henry's most famous; a pair of opportunistic crooks kidnap the son of a wealthy Alabama businessman, hoping to collect a hefty ransom. They are soon driven to their wits end however, when the boy turns out to be a wildly misbehaving brat. The boy's father makes a counteroffer: for a modest sum, he?ll take the boy back. The kidnappers agree and the youngster is returned.
Download or read book The Ransom of Red Chief and Other O Henry Stories written by Franklin K. Mathiews and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-07-22 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Ransom of Red Chief and Other O. Henry Stories: For Boys Boys, meet O. Henry! That's the proper way, it seems to me, to begin an "Introduction" for you lads. As a teller of tales and spinner of yarns, by very many he is counted our
Download or read book The Ransom of Red Chief and Other O Henry Stories for Boys written by and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ransom of Red Chief, And Other O. Henry Stories for Boys by Franklin K Mathiews, first published in 1921, is a rare manuscript, the original residing in one of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, which has been scanned and cleaned by state-of-the-art publishing tools for better readability and enhanced appreciation. Restoration Editors' mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life. Some smudges, annotations or unclear text may still exist, due to permanent damage to the original work. We believe the literary significance of the text justifies offering this reproduction, allowing a new generation to appreciate it.
Download or read book The Ransom of Red Chief and Other Stories written by O. Henry and published by Gramercy. This book was released on 1996 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of age-appropriate tales by O. Henry includes "The Ransom of Red Chief," "Gifts of the Magi," "The Furnished Room," "The Guilty Party," and "Brickdust Row."
Download or read book The Ransom of Red Chief written by O. Henry and published by . This book was released on 1930 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book RANSOM OF RED CHIEF written by O. HENRY and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Ransom of Red Chief written by O. Henry and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two men kidnap a mischievous boy and request a large ransom for his return.
Download or read book The Gift of the Magi written by O. Henry and published by Amila Jay. This book was released on 2021-12-22 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Gift of the Magi" is a short story by O. Henry first published in 1905. The story tells of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. As a sentimental story with a moral lesson about gift-giving, it has been popular for adaptation, especially for presentation at Christmas time.
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Download or read book The Gift of the Magi and Other Short Stories written by O. Henry and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-02-29 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sixteen captivating stories by one of America's most popular storytellers. Included are such classics as "The Gift of the Magi," "The Last Leaf," and "The Ransom of Red Chief."
Download or read book The Ransom of Red Chief written by O. Henry and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: O. Henry's short stories brim with lively wit and wisdom, sudden twist endings and amusing characterizations, plus memorable moral lessons. An iconic author at his height in the early 20th century, O. Henry was industrious and prolific, turning out short stories at astonishing speed. This anthology contains 24 of his finest tales, with highlights being a parody of Sherlock Holmes named 'Shamrock Jolnes', and send-ups of certain frivolous yet monied city dwellers. The breezy dialogue and descriptive prose tend to be witty and playful, with the author occasionally venturing to the satirical in his plotting. The titular story is among O. Henry's most famous; a pair of opportunistic crooks kidnap the son of a wealthy Alabama businessman, hoping to collect a hefty ransom. They are soon driven to their wits end however, when the boy turns out to be a wildly misbehaving brat. The boy's father makes a counteroffer: for a modest sum, he'll take the boy back. The kidnappers agree and the youngster is returned.
Download or read book Th Ransom of Red Chief and Other Stories written by O. Henry and published by . This book was released on 2010-09-25 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Ransom of Red Chief written by O. Henry and published by . This book was released on 2010-11-10 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of 15 classic O. Henry stories, including The Ransom of Red Chief, One Dollar's Worth, The Princess and the Puma, Georgia's Ruling, A Little Local Color, "Girl", The Whirligig of Life, Blind Man's Holiday, A Chaparral Christmas Gift, A Matter of Mean Elevation, The Theory and the Hound, A Newspaper Story, Suite Homes and their Romance, The Clarion Call, and The Cop and the Anthem.
Download or read book The Gift of the Magi and the Ransom of Red Chief written by O. Henry and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-20 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: || The Gift of The Magi || "The Gift of the Magi" is a short story by O. Henry first published in 1905. The story tells of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. As a sentimental story with a moral lesson about gift-giving, it has been popular for adaptation, especially for presentation at Christmas time. The plot and its twist ending are well-known, and the ending is generally considered an example of comic irony. It was allegedly written at Pete's Tavern on Irving Place in New York City.***The Ransom of The Red Chief *** : "The Ransom of Red Chief" is a 1910 short story by O. Henry first published in The Saturday Evening Post. It follows two men who kidnap and attempt to ransom a wealthy Alabamian's son; eventually, the men are driven crazy by the boy's spoiled and hyperactive behavior, and pay the boy's father to take him back.The story and its main idea have become a part of popular culture, with many children's television programs using a version of the story as one of their episodes. Things make it different from other books:1. Illustrations2. Author Biography3. Summary
Download or read book The Ransom of Red Chief and Other O Henry Stories for Boys Scholar s Choice Edition written by Franklin K. Mathiews and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-19 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book A Retrieved Reformation written by O. Henry and published by Lindhardt og Ringhof. This book was released on 2020-08-26 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you believe that people can change? Can a bank robber marry the banker’s daughter without having any hidden thoughts and intentions? "A Retrieved Reformation" tells the story of Jimmy, a formal prisoner, who decides to quit violating the law in the name of love. He takes up a new identity and starts a new life as an honorable man. However he is about to face a choice which can cost him his future. Will he sacrifice himself in order to save a child in danger or he will prefer to keep his old identity in secret? William Sydney Porter, better known as O. Henry, was an American writer who lived in the late 19th century. He gains wide popularity with his short stories which often take place either in New York or some small American towns. The plot twists and the surprise endings are a typical and integral part of O. Henry’s short stories. Some of his best known works are "The Gift of the Magi", "The Cop and the Anthem", "A Retrieved Reformation". His stories often deal with ordinary people and the individual aspects of life. As a result of the outstanding literature legacy that O. Henry left behind, there is an American annual award after his name, given to exceptional short stories.
