Ransom of Red Chief, and Other O. Henry Stories for Boys
No CoverClassic O. Henry short stories for boys, full of con men, comic crime, and trademark twist endings.
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Classic O. Henry short stories for boys, full of con men, comic crime, and trademark twist endings.
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 sti...
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Occasional mild courtship or romantic twists; no explicit content.
Kidnapping, robberies, and shootings in Western and crime tales; little gore.
Mild period slang and infrequent light oaths; no strong profanity.
Recurring alcohol use in saloons and by drifters; not glamorized.
No LGBTQ+ characters or themes present.
Passing church and hymn references; one pivotal chapel moment.
No fantasy magic or witchcraft present.
No occult or demonic content present.
Light period social commentary on class, crime, and justice.
No self-harm or suicide content present.
Comedic child kidnapping premise; boy torments his captors.
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