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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."
Date:
December 1901
Creator:
Henry, O., 1862-1910
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Sphinx Apple
Short story about a group of travelers stopped for the night.
Date:
December 1903
Creator:
Henry, O., 1862-1910
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Ransom of Mack
Short story about two hustlers.
Date:
December 1904
Creator:
Henry, O., 1862-1910
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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.
Date:
December 1905
Creator:
Henry, O., 1862-1910
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Helping the Other Fellow
Short story set in South America.
Date:
December 1908
Creator:
Henry, O., 1862-1910
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hearts and Crosses
Short story set in Texas.
Date:
December 1904
Creator:
Henry, O., 1862-1910
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Double-Dyed Deceiver
Short story about a young man who flees to South America to avoid being sentenced for murder.
Date:
December 1905
Creator:
Henry, O., 1862-1910
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Country of Elusion
Short story about a magazine editor.
Date:
December 1906
Creator:
Henry, O., 1862-1910
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Next to Reading Matter
Short story set in New York
Date:
December 1907
Creator:
Henry, O., 1862-1910
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Third Ingredient
Short story about two young women who live in a tenement.
Date:
December 1908
Creator:
Henry, O., 1862-1910
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Thimble Thimble
Short story about a wealthy family.
Date:
December 1908
Creator:
Henry, O., 1862-1910
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hearts and Hands
Short story about a marshal and a prisoner.
Date:
December 1902
Creator:
Henry, O., 1862-1910
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Christmas Pi-
A short story set at Christmastime.
Date:
December 1909
Creator:
Henry, O., 1862-1910
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Compliments of the Season
A short story set during Christmastime, centered around the misadventures of several characters.
Date:
December 1906
Creator:
Henry, O., 1862-1910
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bulger's Friend
Short story about an old man who joins the Salvation Army.
Date:
December 26, 1901
Creator:
Henry, O., 1862-1910
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Pimienta Pancakes
A cow camp cook tells a story about a pancake recipe.
Date:
December 1903
Creator:
Henry, O., 1862-1910
System:
The Portal to Texas History