Black Cat Vol. 01 No. 01 October 1895

Black Cat Vol. 01 No. 01, published in October 1895, is the inaugural issue of a monthly literary magazine that features original short stories with uncanny and fantastical themes. This issue includes seven stories, such as 'In Gold Time' by Roberta Littlehale, which explores rivalry and tragedy in the Wild West, and 'The Secret of the White Castle' by Julia Magruder, centered on a mysterious portrait. The magazine showcased both emerging and established authors, contributing to its significance in American literature during its run from 1895 to 1922.