This collection of early short stories spans the years 1860 to 1865 when Trollope was in his prime as a writer. The tone ranges from rollicking humor to grim realism and tender stories of courtship in this series of traveler's tales that illuminates the chronological development of Trollope's skill with the short story. The only critical edition of Trollope's short stories available, this collection will offer novel and unusual insights even for those who know Trollope well.