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100	1		_aHarris, Richard, _d1833-1906
245	1	4	_aThe Humourous Story of Farmer Bumpkin's Lawsuit
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2009-11-27
508			_aTranscribed from the 1883 Stevens and Sons edition by David Price
520			_a"The Humourous Story of Farmer Bumpkin's Lawsuit" by Richard Harris is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Mr. Thomas Bumpkin, a self-made farmer who finds himself caught in a legal dispute with the cunning coal merchant, Josiah Snooks. The narrative addresses the complexities and absurdities of the legal system of the time, highlighting themes of justice and social commentary through humor. The opening of the book introduces the idyllic setting of Bumpkin's farm and his simple yet satisfying country life. Following a dream-like sequence, readers are introduced to Bumpkin's pride in his possessions, particularly a prized pig, which becomes the subject of the dispute with Snooks. As the two characters engage in a comedic negotiation over the pig's value, the reader gets a glimpse into the stark contrasts between Bumpkin's straightforwardness and Snooks' crafty dealings. In this light, the story sets the stage for a humorous exploration of the legal proceedings that will ensue, mocking the legal jargon and intricate processes that often lead to more confusion than clarity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aLegal stories
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30551
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