Black Cat Vol. 02 No. 03 December 1896

fiction, arts, books, society, culture · EN

Step into the enchanting world of The Black Cat, a monthly literary magazine that captivated readers from 1895 to 1922 with its original short stories exploring the uncanny and fantastical. In this third issue of volume 2, youll discover six intriguing tales The Lost Brook Trail by Bert Leston Taylor, where a man enlists a guide for a fishing expedition that promises an unusual catch; A Modern de Pompadour by Jennie Bullard Waterbury, featuring a gifted wigmaker who finally encounters his rival; The Parchment Diary by Willis B. Lloyd, as a traveler documents a hermits poignant story of atonement; A Honeymoon Eclipse by George C. Gardner, chronicling the misadventures of a newlywed who forgets the address of their honeymoon lodgings; The Captains Last Cruise by Stanley Edwards Johnson, revealing a mysterious plan involving mahogany lumber; and The Blow-Out at Jenkinss Grocery by Ella Higginson, a reminder that the holiday season is not joyful for everyone. Join us for this literary jour