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100 1 _aFirebaugh, Ellen M.
245 1 4 _aThe Story of a Doctor's Telephone—Told by His Wife
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2012-02-03
508 _aProduced by Norbert H. Langkau, Jana Srna 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"The Story of a Doctor's Telephone—Told by His Wife" by Ellen M. Firebaugh is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The book offers a glimpse into the life of a doctor and his wife, exploring the impact of the telephone on their daily lives and the peculiar challenges they face, especially during medical emergencies. The story focuses on Mary, the doctor’s wife, as she navigates the complexities and interruptions that come with being married to a physician in an era when the telephone was a relatively new but essential tool for communication and help. The opening of the narrative paints a vivid picture of the dynamics within the doctor’s household, highlighting the profound effect the telephone has on their lives. It portrays Mary’s humorous frustrations with the constant ringing intervening in her daily routines, the confusion of multiple phone lines, and the peculiarities of medical calls that disrupt their peace. Through Mary’s soliloquy and her interactions with her husband, the reader is introduced to their relationship and the nuances of managing their domestic life alongside the demands of the doctor’s profession. The tone blends humor with a touch of poignant realism, promising an exploration of family life, societal expectations, and the challenges that arise when personal and professional lives collide. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWit and humor
653 _aPhysicians -- Anecdotes
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38752
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