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100 1 _aHobart, George V.
_q(George Vere),
_d1867-1926
245 1 0 _aDown the line with John Henry
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
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 2022-07-11
505 0 _aJohn Henry at the races -- John Henry and the drummers -- John Henry in Bohemia -- John Henry and the hotel clerk -- John Henry and the benzine buggy -- John Henry at the musicale -- John Henry plays golf.
508 _aAl Haines
520 _a"Down the line with John Henry" by Hugh McHugh is a humorous collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book follows the antics of a character named John Henry, who often finds himself in absurd and comical situations as he navigates various aspects of life, from horse racing to social events. The tone is light-hearted and filled with wit, offering readers a glimpse into the humorous side of human experiences during this era. The narrative centers on John Henry and his interactions with a colorful cast of characters, including Clara Jane, whom he is romantically interested in, and his friends from diverse backgrounds who add to the comedic elements of the stories. Each chapter presents a different scenario, such as a disastrous trip to the races where John Henry’s betting escapades spiral out of control, or a misguided attempt to impress Clara Jane in a Bohemian restaurant setting. The humor is largely derived from John Henry's exaggerated personality and the humorous predicaments he encounters, making the collection an entertaining read that captures the whimsical charm of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: G. W. Dillingham Co., 1901
653 _aShort stories
653 _aHumorous stories
653 _aYoung men -- Fiction
653 _aUpper class -- United States -- Fiction
653 _aAmericanisms -- Fiction
700 1 _aBarclay, McKee,
_d1869-1947
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68504
999 _c109308
_d109308