Kate Bonnet - Stockton, Frank R.
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The month was September and the place was in the neighbourhood of Bridgetown, in the island of Barbadoes. The seventeenth century was not seventeen years old, but the girl who walked slowly down to the river bank was three years its senior. She carried a fishing-rod and line, and her name was Kate Bonnet. She was a bright-faced, quick-moving young person, and apparently did not expect to catch many fish, for she had no basket in which to carry away her finny prizes. Nor, apparently, did she have any bait, except that which was upon her hook and which had been affixed there by one of the…mehr

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The month was September and the place was in the neighbourhood of Bridgetown, in the island of Barbadoes. The seventeenth century was not seventeen years old, but the girl who walked slowly down to the river bank was three years its senior. She carried a fishing-rod and line, and her name was Kate Bonnet. She was a bright-faced, quick-moving young person, and apparently did not expect to catch many fish, for she had no basket in which to carry away her finny prizes. Nor, apparently, did she have any bait, except that which was upon her hook and which had been affixed there by one of the servants at her home, not far away. In fact, Mistress Kate was too nicely dressed and her gloves were too clean to have much to do with fish or bait, but she seated herself on a little rock in a shady spot not far from the water and threw forth her line. Then she gazed about her; a little up the river and a good deal down the river.
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Frank Richard Stockton (1834-1902) was an American writer known for his inventive and funny stories. Stockton was born on April 5, 1834, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and first followed a career in business before discovering his true vocation in writing. He began his literary career as a journalist before turning to fiction writing. Stockton's writings are notable for their ingenious plots, amusing storytelling, and innovative features. He frequently blended aspects of fantasy and humour into his novels, resulting in a distinct and fascinating reading experience. One of his best-known works is the short story "The Lady, or the Tiger?" published in 1882, which is still extensively read and discussed due to its ambiguous ending. Known for his wit and inventiveness, Stockton wrote many essays, novels, and short stories during his career. His impact on fantasy and speculative fiction writers continued long after he had away.