The Strand Magazine, Vol. 05, Issue 26, February 1893: An Illustrated Monthly: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Strand Magazine, Vol. 05, Issue 26, February 1893: An Illustrated Monthly is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Various.
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"The Strand Magazine, Vol. 05, Issue 26, February 1893" by Various is a periodical publication containing a diverse collection of stories and articles typical of late 19th century literary magazines. This particular issue showcases a mixture of fiction, illustrations, and essays aimed at entertaining and informing its readership of the time. The most prominent narrative within this issue seems to be "A Wedding Gift," which centers around themes of love, betrayal, and adventure as the protagonist grapples with the consequences of her choices regarding two competing suitors. The opening portion of "A Wedding Gift" introduces Minnie, a young woman caught in a tumultuous situation involving her childhood admirer, Kenneth Moore, and her newfound love, Phillip Rutley. After reluctantly promising her hand to Kenneth, she unexpectedly falls deeply for Phillip, who becomes injured after an accident with his hot air balloon. This accident leads to his presence at Minnie's home, where a forbidden love blossoms amidst the chaos. The tension escalates dramatically when Kenneth's obsession with Minnie leads to a wild confrontation in the skies, raising questions of love, loyalty, and survival as the story unfolds. The mix of emotional conflict and thrilling adventure sets the stage for a captivating tale.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Strand Magazine, Vol. 05, Issue 26, February 1893: An Illustrated Monthly
- Author credits: Various
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- English literature -- Periodicals
- Short stories, English -- Periodicals
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
- Category: Romance
- The Strand Magazine
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