The Popular Magazine – May 20, 1926 – “The Reef-Strewn Way” (No Label, GD Interior)
This May 20, 1926 issue of The Popular Magazine presents an excellent assortment of adventure fiction, short stories, and verse, headlined by Theodore Seixas Solomons’ complete novel “The Reef-Strewn Way.” Other contributors include John Buchan, Roy Norton, Fred MacIsaac, and Berton Braley, offering a fine mix of mystery, maritime tales, poetry, and rugged escapades.
The magazine is in acceptable condition with good interior for its age. There are rips, marks, and general wear from handling over the years, with some creasing to the cover and minor flaws inside, yet it remains solid and readable. The item shown in the listing is the exact copy you will receive. Please review all images for a clear sense of condition.
We gladly provide combined shipping upon request, and each magazine is shipped in a protective plastic sleeve to ensure safe delivery.
Table of Contents
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The Reef-Strewn Way — Theodore Seixas Solomons – p.3
A complete novel of Alaskan adventure: the men who go in and the gold that comes out.
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The Best Laid Plans — A. M. Chisholm – p.66
A lively tale proving that once an Irishman, always an Irishman.
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The Reformer — Roy Norton – p.81
“Circumlocutory” Smith discovers the true power of a newspaper.
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Ice — Fred MacIsaac – p.92
The pirate Lafitte calls upon the Governor-General of Cuba.
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A Bit of Inside Work — Howard Fielding – p.106
A clever crook meets his match through a simple ruse.
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Steam — Arthur H. Little – p.123
A deep-sea diver finds an inventive use for steam.
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The Goddess from the Shades — John Buchan – p.132
Part II of the thrilling four-part story set in Plakos, “where men are devils.”
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A Blue-Grass Colt — Henry Herbert Knibbs – p.166 (Poem)
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Mr. Sweeny: Financier — Charles R. Barnes – p.168
A gambler’s sharp dealings with another man of chance.
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A Soldier of Fortune — Berton Braley – p.176 (Poem)
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Censored — Robert H. Rohde – p.178
A behind-the-scenes look at the newspaper scoop that never broke.
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A Chat with You – p.191
A fine selection of early 20th-century storytelling, this issue captures the vibrant range of fiction and commentary that made The Popular Magazine a staple for readers of the Jazz Age.