"A collection of essays, poems and short stories published between 1868 and 1875 in The Overland Monthly, California's first successful literary journal. Included is the work of Bret Harte, Mark Twain, Ina Coolbrith, Ambrose Bierce and Joaquin Miller"--Provided by publisher.

The Voice of the City: Further Stories of the Four Million by O. Henry: This collection of short stories by O. Henry, the master of the twist ending, delves into the lives of everyday people in New York City. With his signature wit and irony, O. Henry offers glimpses into the diverse experiences of the "four million," capturing the essence of the city and its inhabitants. Key Aspects of the Book "The Voice of the City: Further Stories of the Four Million": Slice of City Life: The stories provide a snapshot of different characters and their interactions in the bustling urban environment of New York City. Twist Endings: O. Henry's trademark surprise endings add a layer of intrigue and depth to each story. Human Connections: The narratives highlight the connections and conflicts between people from various walks of life, showcasing the complexity of human relationships. O. Henry, whose real name was William Sydney Porter, was an American short story writer born in 1862. Known for his clever wordplay and unexpected twists, he contributed significantly to the development of the short story genre. His stories often featured ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances, and his unique narrative style left a lasting impact on American literature.

Twenty-five years ago the school children used to chant their lessons. The manner of their delivery was a singsong recitative between the utterance of an Episcopal minister and the drone of a tired sawmill. I mean no disrespect. We must have lumber and sawdust. I remember one beautiful and instructive little lyric that emanated from the physiology class. The most striking line of it was this: "The shin-bone is the long-est bone in the hu-man bod-y." What an inestimable boon it would have been if all the corporeal and spiritual facts pertaining to man had thus been tunefully and logically inculcated in our youthful minds! But what we gained in anatomy, music and philosophy was meagre.

This book is about hearing the Word of God preached boldly, plainly and faithfully. It is particularly aimed at the Christian sitting in the pew who is required by God to hear the Word of God preached with spiritual profit to their soul. However, many pastors today would also do well to hear the contents of these chapters since their performance allows, or not, the ability for the Christian to accomplish the intended ends when they hear the Word preached. If they are negligent in preaching, the hearer can never do his commanded duty. One might think that a book about “preaching” concerns hermeneutics or exegesis, or more especially, homiletics, and not particularly directed towards the Christian. This work, however, is neither about hermeneutics, or homiletics, per se. It is primarily directed at the Christian hearer, though much will be said about the minister and his pulpit ability. Many good books have dealt with being called to the ministry, or being faithful in study for preaching, or for aid in sermon preparation. Though this work may touch on all these things, and much more, it is really directed at what Christians ought to expect when the minister stands up to preach in the pulpit. If the minister is not fulfilling his office as it should be intended, what is the final result? What should the congregation see, hear and expect in this regard, biblically speaking? Reader, what do you expect?