The Green Stone Author:Harold MacGrath 1924. MacGrath, a prolific writer, wrote for newspapers until 1890 when he published his first novel Arms and the Woman. The Green Stone begins: A pair of rogues, to begin with petty thieves, who preyed upon the thrift of others; ready to kill if their way was barred, ready to run always, being cowardly like their ancient progenitors, the coyote... more »s. A gray night, filled with rain and autumnal whisperings-leaves and shrubs and boughs mourning their departed glories. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.« less