02520cam a22003253u 4500 35464 UtSlPG 20260610133817.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Various Tales from "Blackwood," Volume 4 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-03-03 How I stood for the Dreepdaily Burghs / Professor Aytoun -- First and last / William Mudford -- The duke's dilemma: a chronicle of Niesenstein -- The old gentleman's teetotum -- "Woe to us when we lose the watery wall!" -- My college friends: Charles Russell, the gentleman-commoner -- The magic lay of the one-horse chay / John Hughes. Produced by D Alexander, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Tales from 'Blackwood,' Volume 4" by Various is a collection of short stories that likely originated in the mid-19th century. The book encompasses a variety of narratives penned by different authors, with a specific focus on themes of political satire, social dynamics, and character-driven plots. The stories explore the experiences and challenges faced by characters in a richly described world, often set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society. The opening portion of the volume introduces the story "How I Stood for the Dreepdaily Burghs" by Professor Aytoun. It follows the protagonist, Augustus Reginald Dunshunner, who is in dire financial trouble but is encouraged by his friend to run for Parliament as a solution to his debts. As he navigates the complexities of election campaigning, Dunshunner learns about the political machinations and hidden influences at play, including a mysterious group known as the Clique. With a combination of humor and irony, the narrative sets the stage for the electoral battle and the character's interactions with the quirky inhabitants of Dreepdaily, leading to a blend of personal ambition and social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction Short stories https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35464 76307 76307