A Capillary Crime: And Other Stories This book, "A Capillary Crime And Other Stories", by F.D. Millet, is a replication of a book originally published before 1892. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible.
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A Capillary Crime: And Other Stories This book, "A Capillary Crime And Other Stories", by F.D. Millet, is a replication of a book originally published before 1892. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible.
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Add this copy of A Capillary Crime: And Other Stories to cart. $19.72, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2022 by Legare Street Press.
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Used-Good. Good hardback in grey cloth. 1st US edition, in slate-grey cloth with black & silver decoration & gilt title. Bookplate on front pastedown; binding tight; board corners a little worn; spine yellowed, with wear at head & food & dull gilt.
Add this copy of A Capillary Crime: And Other Stories to cart. $42.59, new condition, Sold by Ria Christie Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Uxbridge, MIDDLESEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2022 by Legare Street Press.
Add this copy of A Capillary Crime and Other Stories to cart. $95.00, good condition, Sold by Crabtree's Collection rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Sebago, ME, UNITED STATES, published 1892 by Harper.
This is a collection of seven short stories written by Francis Davis Millet, who later drowned when the Titanic sank in 1912.
Regarding his writing style, let me say that most of these stories strike me as being based on his life experiences as an artist. They are very well written a la Mark Twain style. I understand that Frank became friends with Mark Twain when he painted Twain's portrait. I found a quotation where Twain said " I was afraid of Millet in those days..."
My only critique for Millet is that I would prefer a little more dialogue between characters. Most of the stories are very descriptive and gripping, however they tend to fizzle out at the end in my oppinion. Maybe that was the charm of the day back in 1892.
On a side note my research on Millet found Frank to be something of a hero during the sinking of the Titanic. He was seen helping women and children into lifeboats, always with a little smile. He didn't try to save himself even though he could have done so since he was traveling first class.
There is a monument erected in his honor near the white house in Washington DC.
