The Story of a Girl and a Hogshead
The Story of a Girl and a Hogshead is a short story written by Frank R. Stockton in 1893. It tells the tale of a young girl who discovers a hogshead filled with gold coins while playing near her home. The story follows her journey as she tries to keep the treasure hidden from others and eventually decides to use it for good deeds.
By Frank R. Stockton · First published 1893 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 1,404 words
First lines
Settlers came to New Jersey in various ways. Their voyages were generally very long, and it often happened that they did not settle at the place for which they had started, for there were many circumstances which might induce them to change their mind after they reached this country.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Frank R. Stockton
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Drama, Survival
- Length: 1,404 words
- Structure: 1 section, 12 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The story is set in the early seventeenth century and involves historical elements such as the Swedish royal family and early settlers in New Jersey.
- Adventure — The plot revolves around a perilous journey across the Atlantic, a shipwreck, and survival in a new land.
- Romance — The narrative includes a romantic subplot between Elizabeth and the hunter Garrison, culminating in their marriage.
- Drama — The story contains dramatic elements such as political intrigue, danger, and personal struggle.
Tags
adventure · friendship · coming of age · mystery · fantasy · humor · family · self-discovery · rural life · imagination · youth · relationships