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100 1 _aHolliday, Robert Cortes,
_d1880-1947
245 1 0 _aPeeps at People
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-03-24
505 0 _aEven so! Or, as you may say, a preface -- The forgetful tailor -- Talk at the post office -- As to office boys -- A conqueror's attack -- The case of Mr. Woolen -- When the train comes in -- An old fogy -- Hair that is scenery -- A nice man -- No snob -- Every inch a man -- His business is good -- A nice taste in murders -- Ida's amazing surprise -- Not gullible, not he -- Cramis, patron of art -- Barber shops awesome -- Much married Stratford -- A human cash register -- It stands to reason -- A three-ringed circus -- Snapshots in X-ray -- Bachelor reminiscences -- A testimonial -- Fragrant with perfume -- Wouldn't look at him -- Connubial felicity -- A friend, indeed.
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Peeps at People" by Robert Cortes Holliday is a collection of humorous sketches and essays written during the early 20th century. The book provides a light-hearted look into various characters and scenarios drawn from everyday life, showcasing Holliday's keen observations of human nature and society. The work reflects the cultural and social themes of its time, encapsulating a period marked by both simplicity and increasing complexity in urban life. The content of "Peeps at People" presents a playful exploration of a diverse array of characters, from a forgetful tailor to eccentric townsfolk gathering at a post office. Each vignette captures quirky interactions and the humorous nuances of human behavior, often highlighting the absurdity of everyday situations. Through engaging narratives, Holliday crafts a tableau of life that resonates with warmth and wit, making the reader reflect on the delightful eccentricities found within their own community. Ultimately, the book serves as a celebration of the ordinary, rendering familiar scenarios with a fresh perspective that invites laughter and contemplation alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEssays
700 1 _aDuncan, Walter Jack,
_d1881-1941
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35675
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_d76518