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_aQuigg, Lemuel Ely, _d1863-1919 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aTin-types taken in the streets of New York |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007 |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2007-09-23 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Irma Špehar, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) | ||
| 520 | _a"Tin-types taken in the streets of New York" by Lemuel Ely Quigg is a collection of stories and sketches portraying various aspects of metropolitan life written in the late 19th century. The book highlights the vivid characters and scenes found on the bustling streets of New York City, including individuals like Mr. Ricketty, a distinctive character depicted in the initial chapter. Through these observations, the text aims to provide readers with an insightful glimpse into the complexities of urban existence during that era. The opening of this work introduces Mr. Ricketty, an eccentric figure characterized by his unique physicality and mannerisms as he strolls through the Bowery. The narrative vividly describes Mr. Ricketty's appearance, emphasizing his angles and peculiar traits, while also revealing his interactions with the environment and other characters, such as Becky, a shopkeeper. Their encounter touches on themes of desperation and humor as Mr. Ricketty attempts to sell a pearl necklace to Becky, leading to a playful negotiation steeped in irony. This opening sets the tone for the collection, promising lively, character-driven vignettes that illustrate the quirks and challenges of urban life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aNew York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction | ||
| 700 | 1 | _aBeard, Harry | |
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