02887cam a22003133u 4500 56165 UtSlPG 20260610134308.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Herford, Oliver, 1863-1935 Neither Here Nor There Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-12-11 The secret -- Our leisure class -- Concerning revolving doors -- Bolshevism for babies -- The tutti-frutti tree -- Those bill boards -- The lure of the "ad" -- Look before she leaps -- The low cost of cabbing -- The great match box mystery -- Are cats people? -- Mlle. Fauteuil -- Money and fireflies -- Concerning the trouser-crease -- An old-fashioned heaven -- Another lost art -- Mr. Chesterton and the soliloquy -- Bunk -- The cost of a pyramid -- Waltzing mice and dancing men -- The hobgoblin -- The voice of the pussy-willow -- Pernicious peaches -- Second childhood's happy hour -- Pity the poor guest of honour -- A new Monroe doctrine -- Do cats come back? -- The ruthlessness of Mr. Cobb -- My lake -- The hundredth amendment -- Say it with asterisks. Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Neither Here Nor There" by Oliver Herford is a humorous collection of essays and observations written in the early 20th century. The work offers a satirical commentary on societal norms, manners, and a variety of quirky topics, such as cats and the concept of leisure in America. Through wit and whimsy, Herford pokes fun at eccentricities and the foibles of contemporary life. At the start of the text, the author introduces a playful and irreverent tone, showcasing his ability to blend humor with keen observations. The opening chapters present a range of amusing scenarios, from Eve's boredom and her lighthearted exchange with the Serpent, to reflections on the American leisure class, illustrating both societal critique and whimsy. Herford's writing is charmingly engaging, inviting readers into a world where lightheartedness reigns and the absurdities of everyday life are explored with both humor and insight. Overall, the beginning of "Neither Here Nor There" sets the stage for a delightful exploration of frivolity in human behavior. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified American wit and humor https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56165 96996 96996