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100	1		_aGregory, Eliot, _d1854-1915
245	1	4	_aThe Ways of Men
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1995
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 1995-08-01
505	0		_a"Uncle Sam" -- Domestic despots -- Cyrano, Rostand, Coquelin -- Machine-made men -- Parnassus -- Modern architecture -- Worldly color-blindness -- Idling in mid-ocean -- "Climbers" in England -- Calve at Cabrieres -- A cry for fresh air -- The Paris of our grandparents -- Some American husbands -- "Carolus" -- The grand opera fad -- The poetic cabarets of Paris -- Etiquette at home and abroad -- What is "Art"? -- The genealogical craze -- As the twig is bent -- Seven small duchesses -- Growing old ungracefully -- Around a spring -- The better part -- La Comedie Francaise a Orange -- Pre-palatial Newport -- Sardou at Marly-le-Roy -- Inconsistencies -- Modern "Cadets de Gascogne" -- The dinner and the drama -- The modern Aspasia -- A nation in a hurry -- The spirit of history.
508			_aTranscribed from the 1900 Charles Scribner’s sons edition by David Price
520			_a"The Ways of Men" by Eliot Gregory is a collection of essays likely written in the early 20th century. The work explores the complexities of human behavior and society, touching on themes of patriotism, domestic life, and the quirks of modern civilization. The opening chapters introduce various characters and narratives, including the origins of the term "Uncle Sam" and a humorous critique of societal norms and contemporary life. At the start of this collection, Gregory discusses the roots of the figure of "Uncle Sam," linking it to Samuel Wilson, a brickyard owner turned meatpacker's role as a patriotic figure during the War of 1812. This tale sets the tone for the author's exploration of American identity and the characteristics that define it. Following this, the narrative subtly transitions to satirical commentary on the domestic space, introducing the concept of "domestic despots"—small, often ridiculous tyrants like pampered pets who disrupt the harmony of home life. Through various anecdotes and observations, the book delves into the absurdities of everyday life, social interactions, and the foibles of mankind, making it a reflective and entertaining read. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAmerican essays -- 19th century
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/319
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