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100	1		_aNye, Bill, _d1850-1896
245	1	2	_aA Guest at the Ludlow, and Other Stories
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2010-04-04
505	0		_aA guest at the Ludlow -- Old Polka Dot's daughter -- A great cerebrator -- Hints for the household -- A journey westward -- A prophet and a Piute -- The Sabbath of a great author -- A flyer in dirt -- A singular "Hamlet" -- My matrmonial bureau -- The hateful hen -- As a candidate -- Summer boarders and others -- Three open letters -- The dubious future -- Earning a reward -- A plea for justice -- Grains of truth -- A scamper through the park -- Hints to the traveler -- A medieval discoverer -- How to pick out a birthplace -- On Broadway -- My trip to Dixie -- The thought clothier -- A rubber esophagus -- Advice to a son -- The automatic bell boy.
508			_aProduced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"A Guest at the Ludlow, and Other Stories" by Edgar Wilson Nye is a collection of humorous short stories written in the late 19th century. The collection presents a blend of satire and wit, often reflecting on society and personal experiences through the lens of absurdity and humor. Nye's main narrative in the opening story explores themes of confinement and security in the unique setting of Ludlow Street Jail, contrasting it with other establishments. At the start of the book, the narrator describes a visit to Ludlow Street Jail, where they observe the stark differences between it and typical hotels, such as the sense of security it provides. The narrator humorously reflects on the inmates and the peculiarities of prison life, showcasing the ironies of being confined yet secure. This engaging and comedic introduction sets the tone for the collection, promising a clever examination of various social subjects delivered through Nye's distinctive voice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aHumorous stories, American
653			_aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31884
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