Founded in 1868, Lippincott's was one of America's premier literary magazines of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was home to some of the most respected writers of the day, including Mark Twain, Henry James, and Rudyard Kipling. This collection of articles, short stories, and essays is a testament to the enduring legacy of the magazine and its commitment to publishing the very best in American literature. 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.