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100 1 _aSwift, Ike
245 1 0 _aSketches of Gotham
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-02-20
505 0 _aA little easy money -- Casting an old shoe -- The long way 'round -- The queen of Chinatown -- A girl of the Golden Gate -- When fists were trumps -- Kid and his ten thousand -- An Oriental nocturne -- A commercial transaction -- The end of the road -- The throwback -- From the woods to Broadway -- The whims of curves -- Cheyenne Nell; trimmer -- Tragedy of a dance -- The monologue girl's story -- A twisted love affair -- Wedding rings and footlights -- Told by the manicure girl -- Investing in a husband -- Training an old sport -- Concerning a Syrian Beauty -- The rejuvenation of Patsy -- A case of knockout drops -- Discovering a prima donna -- A throw of the dice -- A voice in the slums -- A girl of the night -- After the wedding bells.
508 _aProduced by Charlie Howard and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Sketches of Gotham" by Ike Swift is a collection of unusual stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores various intriguing characters and their escapades against the backdrop of New York City, commonly regarded as Gotham, showcasing a mix of vibrant street life, complex relationships, and societal dynamics. At the start of the collection, readers are introduced to the concept of "Badger Molls," women known for their cleverness and charm, who navigate the social scenes of New York to ensnare wealthy victims. One particular woman stands out for her daring approach and exceptional skills in meeting influential men. The narrative sets a vivid scene of a bustling city, painting a picture of both the allure and danger of its nightlife, hinting at the intertwining of romance and deception as characters engage in dangerous games of wealth and desire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNew York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
653 _aShort stories, American
653 _aYoung women -- Fiction
653 _aSingle women -- Fiction
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
653 _aWorking class women -- Fiction
653 _aWomen dancers -- Fiction
653 _aNightlife -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61454
999 _c102280
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