File Number 113: The Little Old Man of Batignolles & Other Tales is a collection of short stories by French author Émile Gaboriau, who is considered one of the pioneers of the detective novel genre. In this volume, Gaboriau presents a series of tales that showcase his mastery of the mystery genre, featuring cunning detectives, diabolical criminals, and unexpected twists and turns. Set in Paris and the surrounding countryside, these stories offer a fascinating glimpse into 19th century French society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.