Austin History Center, Austin Public Library - 18 Matching Results
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- Rouge et Noire
- A short story about the banana trade in Central America based on O. Henry's experiences in Honduras in the late 1890s. This is perhaps the first instance of O. Henry's use of the term "banana republic."
- The Sphinx Apple
- Short story about a group of travelers stopped for the night.
- The Ransom of Mack
- Short story about two hustlers.
- Telemachus, Friend
- A man discusses friendship with a hotel proprietor. The advertisement on the cover of the magazine for Cream of Wheat includes the brand's mascot, Rastus, a racist depiction of a Black cook.
- Helping the Other Fellow
- Short story set in South America.
- Hearts and Crosses
- Short story set in Texas.
- A Double-Dyed Deceiver
- Short story about a young man who flees to South America to avoid being sentenced for murder.
- The Country of Elusion
- Short story about a magazine editor.
- Next to Reading Matter
- Short story set in New York
- The Third Ingredient
- Short story about two young women who live in a tenement.
- The Unprofitable Servant
- Unfinished short story set in New York.
- Thimble Thimble
- Short story about a wealthy family.
- Hearts and Hands
- Short story about a marshal and a prisoner.
- A Christmas Pi-
- A short story set at Christmastime.
- Compliments of the Season
- A short story set during Christmastime, centered around the misadventures of several characters.
- Bulger's Friend
- Short story about an old man who joins the Salvation Army.
- Whistling Dick's Christmas Stocking
- Short story about a "professional tramp" in New Orleans.
- The Pimienta Pancakes
- A cow camp cook tells a story about a pancake recipe.