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100 1 _aBrown, John,
_d1810-1882
245 1 0 _aSpare Hours
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
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 2008-11-04
505 0 _aRab and his friends -- "With brains, sir" -- The mystery of Black and Tan -- Her last half-crown -- Our dogs -- Queen Mary's child-garden -- Presence of mind and happy guessing -- My father's memoir -- Mystifications -- "Oh, I'm wat, wat!" -- Arthur H. Hallam -- Education through the senses -- Vaughan's poems -- Dr. Chalmers -- Dr. George Wilson -- St. Paul's thorn in the flesh -- The Black Dwarf's bones -- Notes on art.
508 _aProduced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Spare Hours" by John Brown is a collection of essays inspired by the author's reflections on life, humanity, and the bond between people and animals, written in the mid-19th century. The opening reflects Brown's warm and humorous style, showcasing his knack for storytelling while exploring themes of mortality, affection, and the quirks of human nature. The book features anecdotes and musings that highlight Brown's deep connection to the world around him, calling attention to the wisdom found in everyday experiences. At the start of the collection, Brown introduces the charming story of a young ass who wanders into a lady's parlor, leading to a series of comedic and poignant events that illustrate the unpredictable nature of life. As the narrative unfolds, readers encounter colorful characters, including a steadfast doctor and a beloved dog named Rab, who symbolize loyalty and affection. The author skillfully balances humor with deeper philosophical insights about life, death, and the importance of companionship, setting the tone for the heartfelt essays that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish essays
653 _aDogs -- Folklore
653 _aArt criticism
653 _aBrown, John, 1810-1882 -- Childhood and youth
653 _aAuthors, English -- 19th century -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27153
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