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100 1 _aHobart, George V.
_q(George Vere),
_d1867-1926
245 1 0 _aSkiddoo!
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-10-30
505 0 _aJohn Henry on upper berths -- John Henry on cooks -- John Henry on patriotism -- John Henry on mosquitoes -- John Henry on street car etiquette -- John Henry on social affairs -- John Henry on chafing dishes.
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"Skiddoo!" by George V. Hobart is a humorous collection of sketches featuring the character John Henry, written during the early 20th century. The book showcases John Henry’s comedic observations on various aspects of life, from travel and food to social etiquette and patriotism. It serves as a light-hearted commentary on domestic life and societal norms, infused with satire. Throughout "Skiddoo!", the reader follows John Henry as he navigates a series of amusing encounters and mishaps, including the trials of sleeping in an upper berth on a train, the comically disastrous Thanksgiving dinner prepared by a rather unconventional cook named Ollie, and the chaos of Independence Day celebrations filled with lackluster fireworks and misadventures. Each chapter presents a vignette that blends wit and observation, allowing readers to chuckle at the relatable frustrations of everyday situations. The writing style is lively and engaging, making it an entertaining read that captures the quirks of human nature and social absurdities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmerican wit and humor
700 1 _aGrant, Gordon,
_d1875-1962
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19668
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