TY - BOOK AU - Nye,Bill TI - A Guest at the Ludlow, and Other Stories AV - PS PY - 2010/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Humorous stories, American KW - United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction N1 - Release date is 2010-04-04; A guest at the Ludlow -- Old Polka Dot's daughter -- A great cerebrator -- Hints for the household -- A journey westward -- A prophet and a Piute -- The Sabbath of a great author -- A flyer in dirt -- A singular "Hamlet" -- My matrmonial bureau -- The hateful hen -- As a candidate -- Summer boarders and others -- Three open letters -- The dubious future -- Earning a reward -- A plea for justice -- Grains of truth -- A scamper through the park -- Hints to the traveler -- A medieval discoverer -- How to pick out a birthplace -- On Broadway -- My trip to Dixie -- The thought clothier -- A rubber esophagus -- Advice to a son -- The automatic bell boy; Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net; Original publication data not identified N2 - "A Guest at the Ludlow, and Other Stories" by Edgar Wilson Nye is a collection of humorous short stories written in the late 19th century. The collection presents a blend of satire and wit, often reflecting on society and personal experiences through the lens of absurdity and humor. Nye's main narrative in the opening story explores themes of confinement and security in the unique setting of Ludlow Street Jail, contrasting it with other establishments. At the start of the book, the narrator describes a visit to Ludlow Street Jail, where they observe the stark differences between it and typical hotels, such as the sense of security it provides. The narrator humorously reflects on the inmates and the peculiarities of prison life, showcasing the ironies of being confined yet secure. This engaging and comedic introduction sets the tone for the collection, promising a clever examination of various social subjects delivered through Nye's distinctive voice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31884 ER -