The Stories of the Three Burglars

A collection of humorous short stories written during the late 19th century. The narrative begins with a householder in a rural neighborhood who is dealing with the menace of frequent burglaries, leading him to devise a plan to capture any intruder in a rather unconventional manner. Central to the story are the unnamed head of the household, his family, and the trio of burglars that become intertwined in their lives.