Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories 1896 To 1901 Illustrated

Lucy Maud Montgomery was a Canadian author and is best known for her novels, the first of which was Anne of Green Gables, published in 1908. She also published over 500 short stories, and these are available in chronological order in a six volume set, this being the first volume - a selection of the stories from 1896 to 1901. The twenty stories in this volume show L.M. Montgomery's early talent as a writer. The characters are interesting, the Canadian settings are described beautifully and a plot with dramatic tension is introduced quickly. The stories vary in style from romantic to funny to sinister. This book offers a fascinating series of stories to read.

Reproduction of the original: Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1896 to 1901 by Lucy Maud Montgomery

These early works by Lucy Maud Montgomery where originally written in the early 20th century and we are now republishing them with a brand new introductory biography. 'Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1896 to 1901' is a collection of tales that include 'A Case of Trespass', 'A Strayed Allegiance', 'Kismet', and many more. Lucy Maud Montgomery was born on 30th November 1874, New London, in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island. Her mother, Clara Woolner (Macneil), died before Lucy reached the age of two and so she was raised by her maternal grandparents in a family of wealthy Scottish immigrants. In 1908 Montgomery produced her first full-length novel, titled 'Anne of Green Gables'. It was an instant success, and following it up with several sequels, Montgomery became a regular on the best-seller list and an international household name. Montgomery died in Toronto on 24th April 1942.

Lucy Maud Montgomery was a Canadian author and is best known for her novels, the first of which was Anne of Green Gables, published in 1908. She also published over 500 short stories, and these are available in chronological order in a six volume set, this being the first volume - a selection of the stories from 1896 to 1901. The twenty stories in this volume show L.M. Montgomery's early talent as a writer. The characters are interesting, the Canadian settings are described beautifully and a plot with dramatic tension is introduced quickly. The stories vary in style from romantic to funny to sinister. This book offers a fascinating series of stories to read.

'Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1896 to 1901' is a collection of intriguing, and beautifully written short stories by Canadian author, L.M Montgomery. She was best known for her books set in Prince Edward Island, such as the 'Anne of Green Gables' series, 'Emily of New Moon', 'Kilmeny of the Orchard', and 'Jane of Lantern Hill'. The short story collection spans just five years of her writing career, and is one of many collections. It features interesting characters, such as Lu-Lu, Dan Philips, Grace Seeley, Anne Stockard, and Esterbrook Elliot.

Book Excerpt: rd had vanished from his memory. He had only a confused, desperate consciousness that he had a theft to confess and that it must be done as soon as possible. He did not sit down."Please, Mr. Walters," he began desperately, "I came to tell you--your notice--I never saw it before--and I've been fishing on your pond all summer--but I didn't know--honest--I've brought you all I caught today--and I'll pay back for them all--some time."An amused, puzzled expression crossed Mr. Walters's noncommittal face. He pushed the leather chair forward."Sit down, my boy," he said kindly. "I don't quite understand this somewhat mixed-up statement of yours. You've been fishing on my pond, you say. Didn't you see my notice in the Advertiser?"Dan sat down more composedly. The revelation was over and he was still alive."No, sir. We hardly ever see an Advertiser, and nobody told me. I'd always been used to fishing there, and I never thought but what it was all right to keep oRead More

Lucy Maud Montgomery, (always called "Maud" by family and friends) and publicly known as L. M. Montgomery, (1874-1942) was a Canadian author, best known for a series of novels beginning with Anne of Green Gables (1908). In 1893, following the completion of her grade school education in Cavendish, she attended Prince of Wales College in Charlottetown. Completing a two year program in one year, she obtained her teaching certificate. In 1895 and 1896 she studied literature at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. After working as a teacher in various island schools, in 1898 Montgomery moved back to Cavendish. For a short time in 1901 and 1902 she worked in Halifax for the newspapers Chronicle and Echo.