Ford, Sewell 1868-1946 creator Brehm, George 1878-1966 text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Torchy" by Sewell Ford is a humorous novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character Torchy, a young and ambitious office boy who navigates his way through various jobs and challenges in New York City. The narrative combines elements of wit, mischief, and the pursuit of success in a bustling urban setting. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Torchy as he aims to secure a job at the Glory Be Mining Company. He asserts his individuality and confidence while dealing with a crowd of other job seekers. After some clever maneuvering, Torchy not only impresses Mr. Pepper, his potential boss, but also lands the job, full of expectations and aspirations. The opening sets the stage for Torchy's adventures and misadventures in the world of work, hinting at the humorous escapades and character dynamics that will unfold throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-02-19 Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction Humorous stories PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20626 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20626 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133457.0 20626