Philo Gubb is a small-town paperhanger who admires Sherlock Holmes and learns a deductive technique by correspondence course. Gubb differs from many mainstream fictional detectives in that he is not brilliant,...

Ellis Parker Butler's 'Detective Philo Gubb: Collected Mysteries' is a compelling collection of detective stories that cleverly blend humor and mystery. The book follows the investigative adventures of...

"Porquinhos são porquinhos" [Pigs is pigs] é um conto escrito por Ellis Parker Butler, publicado pela primeira vez na American Illutrated Magazine em setembro de 1905. Nele é narrada a história de Mike...

In the quaint coastal town of Bayport, a peculiar spectacle unfolds. A colossal whale, stranded on the sandy shores, becomes the talk of the town. As curiosity and excitement ignite, the townsfolk gather...

In "Pigs is Pigs," Ellis Parker Butler crafts a delightful satire that juxtaposes bureaucratic absurdity with the lightheartedness of human folly. This short story follows the amusing events that unfold...

In "How It Feels to Be Fifty," Ellis Parker Butler presents a poignant and humorous exploration of middle age, contrasting youthful aspirations with the realities that accompany the passage of time. This...

Philo Gubb is a small-town paperhanger who admires Sherlock Holmes and learns a deductive technique by correspondence course. Gubb differs from many mainstream fictional detectives in that he is not brilliant,...

Ellis Parker Butler's 'Goat-Feathers' is a charming collection of humorous short stories that captivate readers with their playful language and witty observations of everyday life. Set in the early 20th...

Mike Flannery, the Westcote agent of the Interurban Express Company, leaned over the counter of the express office and shook his fist. Mr. Morehouse, angry and red, stood on the other side of the counter,...

Marjorie Fielding is born premature and spends her first months of life in an incubator. Her mother is a modern, broad-minded woman eschewing old fashioned views of childrearing to embrace a scientific...

"A lighthearted tale which revolves around old Peter Lane, who lives in a houseboat on the Mississippi River and mostly whiles away his time whittling with his jack-knife and not really doing much else....

The fun adventures of Georgie, Swatty, and Bony, as they encounter flooding rivers, emotional girls, burning buildings, rotten stumps, mean teachers, a haunted house, dark caves, murderers, and ice jams.

Saving for the baby's education: how can a young family be disciplined so as to regularly put money in the pig ? Why, put a tariff on all items coming into the house, just like the U.S. Government does/did...

In "Pigs is Pigs," Ellis Parker Butler crafts a delightful satire that delves into the absurdities of bureaucratic processes through the lens of an amusing rural tale. The story unfolds with the interaction...

In "Swatty," Ellis Parker Butler delivers a masterful blend of satire and humor, capturing the essence of early 20th-century American life through the eyes of its exuberant protagonist. The narrative...

In "Kilo," Ellis Parker Butler employs a keen satirical lens to explore themes of human greed, the absurdity of societal norms, and the pursuit of wealth through the story of a man who unwittingly inherits...

In "The Revolt," Ellis Parker Butler crafts a satirical and thought-provoking narrative that explores themes of class struggle and societal absurdities. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century...

In "Kilo," Ellis Parker Butler presents a captivating exploration of human ingenuity and the tensions surrounding identity and measurement within the American societal landscape. The narrative employs...

In "Goat-Feathers," Ellis Parker Butler crafts a delightful collection of humorous short stories that reflect the whimsy and absurdity of everyday life. Rooted in the literary tradition of American humorists...

In "The Water Goats, and Other Troubles," Ellis Parker Butler masterfully weaves together a collection of humorous and satirical tales that reflect the absurdities of everyday life in the early 20th century....

Ellis Parker Butler's 'The Mystery Cases of Detective Philo Gubb' is a captivating collection of detective stories that follow the humorous and bumbling detective Philo Gubb as he stumbles through a series...

Ellis Parker Butler was the author of more than 30 books and more than 2,000 stories and essays and is most famous for his short story "Pigs Is Pigs", in which a bureaucratic stationmaster insists on...

This book contains70 short storiesfrom 10 classic, prize-winning and noteworthy authors. The stories were carefully selected by the criticAugust Nemo, in a collection that will please theliterature lovers....

Mystery fiction has a timeless allure—the thrill of a cunning detective chasing down a hidden truth, the slow unraveling of a tangled web of deception, and the satisfaction of justice served. These stories...

Murder, mystery, and masterful deduction—detective fiction has captivated readers for generations, drawing us into the minds of brilliant sleuths who unravel the most baffling crimes. From fog-drenched...

CONTENTS: A.A. MILNE 1. A Hint for Next Christmas ADELAIDE ANNE PROCTER 2. The Ghost in the Picture Room ALGERNON BLACKWOOD 3. The Kit-Bag ALICE HALE BURNETT 4. Christmas Holidays at Merryvale ANDY...

"99 Science Fiction Short Stories" brings together some of the finest sci fi short stories ever crafted. Featuring gems from masters of the genre, such as H.G Wells , Robert Barr , PKD, Marion Zimmer...

This book contains 350 short stories from 50 classic, prize-winning and noteworthy authors. Wisely chosen by the literary critic August Nemo for the book series 7 Best Short Stories, this omnibus contains...

Dive into the haunting realms of 'Supernatural Mysteries: 60+ Horror Tales, Ghost Stories & Murder Mysteries,' a richly woven tapestry of eerie narratives and spine-tingling phenomena. This anthology...

Tingling Treats for Halloween: Detective Yarns, Supernatural Mysteries & Ghost Stories offers a tantalizing trip through the mysterious and the eerie. This anthology captures an exceptional range...