Van Tassel Sutphen

William Gilbert van Tassel Sutphen (1861-1945) was an American playwright, librettist, novelist, and editor, an authority and author of publications on golf, and, eventually, an Episcopalian minister. Sutphen was born in Philadelphia on 11 May 1861. His parents were the Rev. Morris Crater Sutphen and Eleanor (Brush) Sutphen. He went to Princeton University and graduated in 1882. Sutphen wrote several novels, the most famous of which was The Doomsman, a science fiction novel in the post-apocalyptic subgenre. The scholar Mike Davis has suggested that Sutphen "purloined" ideas and scenes for this book from an earlier post-apocalyptic novel, After London, by the English writer Richard Jeffries.

Step into a world of clever crime and delightful deduction with "The Gates of Chance" by Van Tassel Sutphen. This collection of short stories offers a captivating blend of mystery and humor, showcasing Sutphen's talent for crafting intricate plots and memorable characters. Explore the unexpected twists and turns as the author delves into the realms of detective stories, where wit and observation are the keys to unlocking the truth. A classic of its genre, this volume presents a series of intriguing puzzles that will challenge and entertain. "The Gates of Chance" remains a testament to the enduring appeal of well-crafted mystery and detective fiction, solidifying Van Tassel Sutphen's place as a master of the form. Rediscover the charm and ingenuity of these timeless stories, perfect for anyone who appreciates a good crime solved with a dash of humor. This meticulously prepared print edition brings these historical texts back to life. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Step into a world of clever crime and delightful deduction with "The Gates of Chance" by Van Tassel Sutphen. This collection of short stories offers a captivating blend of mystery and humor, showcasing Sutphen's talent for crafting intricate plots and memorable characters. Explore the unexpected twists and turns as the author delves into the realms of detective stories, where wit and observation are the keys to unlocking the truth. A classic of its genre, this volume presents a series of intriguing puzzles that will challenge and entertain. "The Gates of Chance" remains a testament to the enduring appeal of well-crafted mystery and detective fiction, solidifying Van Tassel Sutphen's place as a master of the form. Rediscover the charm and ingenuity of these timeless stories, perfect for anyone who appreciates a good crime solved with a dash of humor. This meticulously prepared print edition brings these historical texts back to life. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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The state of civilization in 2015 New York will closely resemble that of England in the early days of Saxon settlement -- primitive people will dwell sparsely in patriarchal stockades and will fight and hunt with bow and arrow.

It was a delicious morning in early May, and the sun was at his back, its warm rays falling upon him with affectionate caress. But the lad was plainly oblivious of his immediate surroundings; in spirit he had followed the leading of his eyes a league or more to the westward, where a mass of indefinable shadow bulked hugely upon the horizon line. Indefinable, in that it was neither forest nor mountain nor yet an atmospheric illusion produced by the presence of watery vapor. It did not change in density as does the true cloud; for all of its mistiness of outline there was an impression of solidity about its deeper shadows, something that the wind could not lift nor the light pierce. A mystery, and the boy devoured it with his eyes, his head bent forward and his shoulders held tensely. The place was a rocky point of land jutting forth into a reef-strewn tideway. The forest came down close to the strip of beach, but there was comparatively little underwood, and the grass, growing up to the very roots of the trees, gave to the glade an appearance almost parklike. There was no house in sight, not even the thin, blue curl of a smoking hearth to proclaim the neighborhood of man.