Thomas Nelson Page
How the Captain Made Christmas
A group of men at a club discuss their Christmas memories, including one man's experience of spending Christmas on a train with a kind and charismatic captain.
Little Darby
Little Darby by Thomas Nelson Page. The story is set in a rural community during the Civil War. It follows the life of Darby Stanley, a young man who enlists in the Confederate army, and his...
Miss Dangerlie's Roses
Henry Floyd, a unique and misunderstood man, finds solace in the company of a beautiful woman named Miss Dangerlie, but their relationship takes an unexpected turn when she becomes engaged to...
My Cousin Fanny
A nostalgic reflection on the life of the author's cousin Fanny, an old maid who was eccentric, proud, and devoted to Christmas and her family home.
The Burial of the Guns
Lee surrenders his army, but the old Colonel's battery remains entrenched in a mountain pass. They hold the pass against an enemy force until they receive orders to surrender.
The Gray Jacket of "No. 4"
A man known as "No. 4" recounts his experiences in the war to a group of people, while struggling with alcoholism and the consequences of his actions.