Summary:
"A List of English & American Sequel Stories" by Thomas Aldred is a reference work compiled in the early 20th century. The text encompasses a comprehensive collection of sequel stories from English and American literature, showcasing how various characters and series have continued narratives beyond their original installments. This compilation is likely aimed at librarians and literary enthusiasts looking to explore interconnected stories and characters across numerous literary works. The opening of the book provides a preface explaining the purpose and background of the compilation. Aldred mentions that the list updates a previous collection made years earlier for library staff and acknowledges requests from librarians to address gaps in the catalog. He outlines the criteria for inclusion, detailing the various types of sequels represented, including continuous narratives and trilogies. Additionally, Aldred notes a few potential inaccuracies due to the difficulty in gathering complete information on the sequels listed and encourages readers to provide corrections and additional entries, establishing the collaborative nature of this reference endeavor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)