The Preacher's Promptuary of Anecdote is a book written by William Francis Shaw and published in 1884. It is a collection of stories, both new and old, that have been arranged, indexed, and classified for the use of preachers, teachers, and catechists. The book provides a comprehensive resource for those who wish to incorporate stories and anecdotes into their teaching and preaching, and it covers a wide range of topics, including morality, religion,...