Excerpt from More Fables
With that he started for the Train, which was due in one Hour.
As he rode toward the Great City he smoked a Baby Mine Cigar, pur chased of the Butcher, and told the Brakeman a few Joe Millers just to throw out the Impression that he was Fine and Fancy.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of laugh-out-loud humorous tales told in a satirical âslangâ style popular at the turn of the 20th century. The author uses wit, sharp observation, and caricature to create unforgettable characters and scenarios that expose the foibles and follies of a bygone era. From the pompous blowhard to the gold-digging social climber, the stories are a delightful mix of the absurd and the all-too-familiar. The tales, ranging from marital woes to the plight of the working man, are presented with a sly wink and a keen eye for detail. The author skillfully weaves social commentary into his narratives, providing a glimpse into the values, aspirations, and hypocrisies of early 20th-century America. Through its cast of colorful characters and clever use of language, this book offers a unique and entertaining exploration of the human condition, reminding us that even in the midst of societal change, the pursuit of wealth, status, and love remains an enduring part of our shared experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332851072_0
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