Classic collection of richard edward connell. illustrated

Connell was one of the most popular American short story writers of his time. He is best remembered for his short story "The Most Dangerous Game" (1924). He subsequently worked on the city staff of The New York American and as a copy writer for J. Walter Thompson. Connell served in France with the US Army during World War I. While in the army, he was the editor of his camp's newspaper. After the war, he turned to writing short stories, and eventually wrote over 300.He had equal success as a journalist and screenwriter, and was nominated for an Academy Award in 1942 (Best Original Story) for the movie Meet John Doe.Contents:The Most Dangerous GameThe Sin of Monsieur PettiponMr. Pottle and the South-Sea Cannibals Mr. Pottle and CultureMr. Pottle and the One Man DogMr. Pottle and PageantryThe Cage ManWhere is the Tropic of Capricorn?Mr. Braddy's BottleGretna GreenhornTerrible EppsHonor Among SportsmenThe $25,000 JawA Friend of NapoleonA ReputationSon of a SloganeerThe Wronging of Edwin DellThe UnfamiliarA House in the CountryShoesThe Prince Has the MumpsThe Battle of Washington SquareThe Last of the FlatfeetThe Man Who Could Imitate a Bee