First published in 1919, &quot;Across the Years&quot; is a collection of charming and insightful short stories from the pen of author Eleanor Hodgman Porter, best known for the widely acclaimed novel &quot;Pollyanna&quot;.&nbsp;<br />Touching on an array of engaging subjects and timeless themes, these stories showcase Porter&#39;s gift for crafting memorable characters that often find themselves in unusual or trying circumstances that test their mettle.