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100 1 _aStellman, Louis J.
_q(Louis John),
_d1877-1961
245 1 0 _aSaid the Observer
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-07-06
505 0 _aInfluence of the pipe -- Our friend the murderer -- Science and weather -- The essentials of greatness -- Horse sense -- The mannish woman -- A wonderful machine -- Drawbacks of the king business -- The eating habit -- Delights of flashlight photography -- Wonders of spiritualism -- The potency of the testimonial -- Ambitions and things -- The telephone face.
508 _aProduced by William Flis and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"Said the Observer" by Louis J. Stellman is a collection of humorous essays and sketches written in the early 20th century, specifically around the year 1903. The book examines a range of topics, often through a satirical lens, with the aim of entertaining its readers. The central premise revolves around the thoughts and observations of a character referred to as "the Observer," who delves into various aspects of human behavior, societal norms, and contemporary issues of his time. In the book, the Observer presents witty commentaries on subjects such as the peculiarities of ambition, the behavior of men and women in social contexts, the absurdities of modern inventions like the telephone, and the challenges of predicting weather. Each essay strikes a balance between light-hearted humor and keen insight, reflecting on the absurdities of life with a playful yet critical tone. Through clever anecdotes and exaggerated scenarios, Stellman not only aims to amuse but also provokes thought about societal trends and human nature in the early 20th century, making the reader both laugh and reflect. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmerican wit and humor
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12832
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