The Captain's Toll-Gate - Stockton, Frank R; Stockton, Marian E (Marian Edwards)
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Step back in time with Frank R. Stockton's "The Captain's Toll-Gate," a delightful collection of 19th-century American short stories brimming with gentle humor. Stockton, a master of wit and whimsical storytelling, presents tales often centered around the unassuming world of tollhouses and the intriguing individuals who might find themselves there. Explore themes of everyday life through Stockton's uniquely humorous lens. Though the subject matter may seem simple, the author weaves narratives that reveal deeper truths about human nature and the charming eccentricities of a bygone era. "The…mehr

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Step back in time with Frank R. Stockton's "The Captain's Toll-Gate," a delightful collection of 19th-century American short stories brimming with gentle humor. Stockton, a master of wit and whimsical storytelling, presents tales often centered around the unassuming world of tollhouses and the intriguing individuals who might find themselves there. Explore themes of everyday life through Stockton's uniquely humorous lens. Though the subject matter may seem simple, the author weaves narratives that reveal deeper truths about human nature and the charming eccentricities of a bygone era. "The Captain's Toll-Gate" offers a captivating glimpse into classic American literature, showcasing Stockton's enduring talent for creating engaging and thought-provoking stories. Rediscover the simple joys and subtle ironies found within these timeless tales, perfect for anyone seeking a touch of lighthearted literary escape. 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 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. 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.
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Frank Richard Stockton was an American author and humorist who lived from April 5, 1834, to April 20, 1902. He is best known for a set of unique children's fairy tales that were very popular in the last few decades of the 1800s. Stockton was born in Philadelphia in 1834. His father was a famous Methodist preacher who told him he shouldn't become a writer. He and his wife went to Burlington, New Jersey, after getting married to Mary Ann Edwards Tuttle. That's where he wrote some of his first books. They then moved to New Jersey's Nutley. He worked as a wood carver for many years until his father died in 1860. He went back to Philadelphia in 1867 to work as a writer for a newspaper that his brother had started. His first fairy tale, "Ting-a-ling," came out in The Riverside Magazine that same year. In 1870, he released his first collection of stories. In the early 1870s, he was also the editor of the magazine Hearth and Home. He went to Charles Town, West Virginia, around 1899. He died of a brain bleed in Washington, DC, on April 20, 1902. He is buried at The Woodlands in Philadelphia.