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In the historical novels "For My Sister" (1907), "Cossack Revenge" (1919), "Colonel Mykhailo Krychevsky" (1935), "Repayment" (1913), included in this collection, the author depicts the romantic heroism of the Cossack era, glorifying the victories of the Cossacks who defended and liberated their native land from the attacks of the enslavers, and accusing the Muscovites of the wrongs inflicted on Ukrainians. The title of the work "Better Death Than Captivity" (1920), which belongs to the cycle of stories "from the courtroom," contains an allusion to Ivan Franko's famous statement: "Life in captivity is worthless - death is better!". At one time, these works influenced the awakening of national consciousness and the education of the Ukrainian public, as they focused on learning the lessons of brotherhood and patriotism, inheriting freedom and indomitability. The stories still have not lost their significance for the readership of any age, as their characters serve high ideals of freedom, humanity and brotherhood, and the adventure plots and colourful characters are able to captivate every true lover of the artistic word.