Avram Davidson was considered on of the finest writers of short fantasy fiction of the 20th century, and this collection of his historical fantasy stories should provide the finishing touch to the Davidson fan`s collection, as well as introduce the fantasist to those new to his work or the genre. All of the stories are set in or near the 19th century, and include, The Lineaments of Gratified Desire, What Strange Stars and Skies, and The Singular Incident of the Dog on the Beach, as well as three never before reprinted stories.