02066cam a22003253u 4500 10358 UtSlPG 20260610133241.0 m cr n 260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Wilson, Harry Leon, 1867-1939 The Boss of Little Arcady Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2003 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2003-12-01 Produced by Suzanne Shell, Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Boss of Little Arcady" by Harry Leon Wilson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the comically dysfunctional life in the small town of Little Arcady, showcasing the antics of its absurdly unwelcome inhabitant, Colonel J. Rodney Potts, and the townspeople's schemes to rid themselves of him. The opening of the novel introduces us to Colonel Potts, a braggart and obnoxious figure whose presence the townspeople wish to escape. The townsfolk, led by the editor Solon Denney, concoct a humorous plan to convince Potts to leave by flattering him and gifting him money to start anew in a larger town. Through witty commentary and irony, the narrative explores themes of social dynamics, identity, and the absurdities of human behavior as the plot unfolds the unintended consequences of their scheme. The portrayal of the townspeople, with their various personalities and motivations, sets the stage for a lively exploration of community life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Villages -- Fiction O'Neill, Rose Cecil, 1874-1944 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10358 51853 51853