""The Preacher's Promptuary of Anecdote"" is a book compiled by William Francis Shaw in 1884. The book 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 is intended to provide a comprehensive collection of anecdotes that can be used to illustrate various points in sermons, lessons, and teachings. The stories cover a wide range of topics, including...