The Wilson, Harry Leon 1867-1939 creator O'Neill, Rose Cecil 1874-1944 text utu 2003 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2003-12-01 Produced by Suzanne Shell, Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Villages -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10358 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10358 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133241.0 10358