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100 1 _aMaclaren, Ian,
_d1850-1907
245 1 0 _aHis Majesty Baby and Some Common People
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
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 2013-09-15
505 0 _aHis Majesty Baby -- News of a famous victory -- A modest scholar -- My friend the tramp -- Our boy -- A residuary -- A raconteur -- With unleavened bread -- Our foreign manners -- Nile views -- The restless American -- A Scot indeed -- His crowning day -- Dinna forget spurgeon -- Their full rights -- An expert in heresy -- The Scot at an argument -- Upon the lecture platform -- For the sake of a horse -- No relevant objection -- What might have been -- The vision of the soul.
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"His Majesty Baby and Some Common People" by Ian MacLaren is a collection of stories written in the early 20th century. The opening story introduces a charming baby who captivates a diverse group of passengers on a bus, engaging with them in innocent and delightful ways that break down social barriers. Through Baby's playful interactions, the narrative explores themes of innocence, connection, and the shared humanity of people from different walks of life. The opening of the book presents a warm and lively scene aboard a city bus, where the baby, referred to as "His Majesty," becomes the center of attention. The passengers, including an elderly woman, a lawyer, and two young boys, react with amusement and affection to the baby's antics as he draws them into a charming, unspoken camaraderie. Each character responds to Baby’s playful behavior in a unique way, revealing insights into their personalities and circumstances. The atmosphere shifts when a grumpy old gentleman boards and disrupts the jovial mood, but even he finds himself amused by Baby's innocence. This initial tale sets the tone for a narrative rich in humor and social commentary, highlighting the simplicity of life and the joy found in small, shared moments of connection among "common people." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
653 _aShort stories
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43727
999 _c84566
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