TY - BOOK AU - Swift,Ike TI - Sketches of Gotham AV - PS PY - 2020/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction KW - Short stories, American KW - Young women -- Fiction KW - Single women -- Fiction KW - Man-woman relationships -- Fiction KW - Working class women -- Fiction KW - Women dancers -- Fiction KW - Nightlife -- Fiction N1 - Release date is 2020-02-20; A little easy money -- Casting an old shoe -- The long way 'round -- The queen of Chinatown -- A girl of the Golden Gate -- When fists were trumps -- Kid and his ten thousand -- An Oriental nocturne -- A commercial transaction -- The end of the road -- The throwback -- From the woods to Broadway -- The whims of curves -- Cheyenne Nell; trimmer -- Tragedy of a dance -- The monologue girl's story -- A twisted love affair -- Wedding rings and footlights -- Told by the manicure girl -- Investing in a husband -- Training an old sport -- Concerning a Syrian Beauty -- The rejuvenation of Patsy -- A case of knockout drops -- Discovering a prima donna -- A throw of the dice -- A voice in the slums -- A girl of the night -- After the wedding bells; Produced by Charlie Howard and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive); Original publication data not identified N2 - "Sketches of Gotham" by Ike Swift is a collection of unusual stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores various intriguing characters and their escapades against the backdrop of New York City, commonly regarded as Gotham, showcasing a mix of vibrant street life, complex relationships, and societal dynamics. At the start of the collection, readers are introduced to the concept of "Badger Molls," women known for their cleverness and charm, who navigate the social scenes of New York to ensnare wealthy victims. One particular woman stands out for her daring approach and exceptional skills in meeting influential men. The narrative sets a vivid scene of a bustling city, painting a picture of both the allure and danger of its nightlife, hinting at the intertwining of romance and deception as characters engage in dangerous games of wealth and desire. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61454 ER -