Whirligigs
Whirligigs, published in 1910, the year of O. Henry's death, is a collection of twenty-four short stories set in New York, Texas, the American South and Central America. It contains "The Ransom of Red Chief," the comic tale of two kidnappers whose young captive proves more than they can handle, along with "The World and the Door," "Calloway's Code," "The Marry Month of May," "The Whirligig of Life," "The Roads We Take," "A Blackjack Bargainer," "A Chaparral Christmas Gift" and "Madame Bo-Peep, of the Ranches." The stories show O. Henry's characteristic slang, wordplay, sympathy for clerks, tramps and cowboys, and fondness for the twist ending. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first story is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Whirligigs
Whirligigs by O. Henry can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Whirligigs online?
Yes. Whirligigs opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Whirligigs free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Whirligigs is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Whirligigs in the public domain?
Yes. Whirligigs by O. Henry is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Whirligigs?
About 5 h of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Whirligigs?
Whirligigs by O. Henry is filed under "Short Stories" in the Vinteuil library.
