"Eatin' Crow; and The Best Man in Garotte" by Frank Harris are two short stories that take readers to the countryside. Inspired by the author's humble Irish-American roots, the tales appeal to common readers and not just those from high society. The stories show the customs of day-to-day life in small towns. With a wry sense of humor and quick wit, as well as accurately written dialect, the tales are a unique window into the past.