Father And Son

Charles Montgomery Skinner (1852-1907) was an American writer who published myths and legends collection books. His dream was to make American folklore heritage more glorious. Skinner worked in a wide range of genres, he worked as a journalist and a playwright.

This short piece of prose represents a bright example of Skinner's writing style -- laconic and clear. This story, as many others by Skinner, is set in the times when America was young and had not got the freedom from the British monarch. This is a story of betrayal and justified punishment.