A Gentleman Vagabond and Some Others
Smith, Francis Hopkinson, 1838-1915
A Gentleman Vagabond and Some Others - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Release date is 2005-02-07
A gentleman vagabond — A knight of the legion of honor — John Sanders, laborer — Baeader — The lady of Lucerne — Jonathan — Along the Bronx — Another dog — Brockway's hulk.
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"A Gentleman Vagabond and Some Others" by Francis Hopkinson Smith is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The work revolves around distinct characters that epitomize varying shades of vagabondage and gentlemanliness, as it explores social dynamics, hospitality, and human nature through encounters in genteel settings and the broader world. The opening of the book introduces Major Tom Slocomb, a jovial and somewhat bumbling character searching for his friend in New York City. His whimsical charm and rich backstory, narrating a life lived in genteel circles despite financial struggles, set the tone for the tale. Through light-hearted dialogue and vivid descriptions, the reader is drawn into the major's world, revealing his love for hospitality and his connections to the past, particularly regarding his deceased wife. As he interacts with various characters, including a discerning African American servant and his affluent friends, the story begins to unfold against a backdrop of humor, nostalgia, and social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Short stories United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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A Gentleman Vagabond and Some Others - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Release date is 2005-02-07
A gentleman vagabond — A knight of the legion of honor — John Sanders, laborer — Baeader — The lady of Lucerne — Jonathan — Along the Bronx — Another dog — Brockway's hulk.
Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Melissa Er-Raqabi, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Melissa Er-Raqabi, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
"A Gentleman Vagabond and Some Others" by Francis Hopkinson Smith is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The work revolves around distinct characters that epitomize varying shades of vagabondage and gentlemanliness, as it explores social dynamics, hospitality, and human nature through encounters in genteel settings and the broader world. The opening of the book introduces Major Tom Slocomb, a jovial and somewhat bumbling character searching for his friend in New York City. His whimsical charm and rich backstory, narrating a life lived in genteel circles despite financial struggles, set the tone for the tale. Through light-hearted dialogue and vivid descriptions, the reader is drawn into the major's world, revealing his love for hospitality and his connections to the past, particularly regarding his deceased wife. As he interacts with various characters, including a discerning African American servant and his affluent friends, the story begins to unfold against a backdrop of humor, nostalgia, and social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Short stories United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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