Bøger af Ellis Parker Butler

The Cheerful Smugglers is a humorous novel written by Ellis Parker Butler. The story centers around a group of smugglers who operate on the coast of Maine during the Prohibition Era. The leader of the group is Captain Kidd, a jovial and charismatic man who is loved by his crew and the local townspeople alike. The story follows the adventures and misadventures of Captain Kidd and his crew as they smuggle illegal alcohol and evade the law. Along the way, they encounter a variety of colorful characters, including a bumbling Prohibition agent, a wealthy socialite, and a group of gangsters who want to take over their operation. Despite the danger and challenges they face, the smugglers remain cheerful and optimistic, always finding a way to outsmart their adversaries. The Cheerful Smugglers is a lighthearted and entertaining novel that captures the spirit of the Prohibition Era and the colorful characters who lived during that time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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The Jack-Knife Man is a novel written by Ellis Parker Butler, first published in 1913. The story is set in a small town in the United States and follows the life of a wandering jack-knife salesman named Lemuel P. Twine. Despite his itinerant lifestyle, Twine is a beloved figure in the town, known for his kind heart and gentle nature. The novel explores themes of community, friendship, and the importance of human connection. Through Twine's interactions with the townspeople, the reader sees the impact that one person can have on a community, and how small acts of kindness can make a big difference in people's lives. As the story unfolds, Twine becomes involved in a love triangle between two women, which leads to a series of misunderstandings and misadventures. Along the way, he also faces challenges from a rival salesman and a group of rowdy young men. Despite these obstacles, Twine remains true to his values and ultimately finds happiness and fulfillment. The Jack-Knife Man is a heartwarming and humorous tale that celebrates the power of human connection and the importance of living a life with purpose and kindness.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Incubator Baby is a novel written by Ellis Parker Butler in 1906. The story revolves around a premature baby who is born in an incubator and the challenges faced by the family and the doctors who care for her. The baby, named Jerusha, is born to a poor family who cannot afford the medical expenses required to keep her alive. However, a wealthy benefactor steps in and offers to pay for Jerusha's care. The novel explores the themes of class, wealth, and the value of human life. It also sheds light on the medical practices of the time and the advancements made in neonatal care. The story is told through multiple perspectives, including that of the doctors, the family, and the benefactor. Throughout the novel, the characters struggle with their own prejudices and biases, and learn to overcome them as they work towards saving Jerusha's life. The book is a heartwarming tale of compassion, perseverance, and the power of human kindness. Overall, The Incubator Baby is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today. It is a must-read for anyone interested in early 20th century literature, medical history, or simply a touching and inspiring story.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Dominie Dean: A Novel is a work of fiction written by Ellis Parker Butler. The story is set in a small town in the United States, and it follows the life of Dominie Dean, a schoolteacher who is loved by all of his students. Dominie Dean is a kind and gentle man who is dedicated to his work, and he is always willing to go the extra mile to help his students succeed.The novel begins with Dominie Dean arriving in the town of Hartley to take up his new position as a schoolteacher. He quickly becomes a beloved figure in the community, and his students adore him. However, Dominie Dean's life takes a turn when he falls in love with a young woman named Mary Alice Smith. Mary Alice is the daughter of a wealthy businessman, and her father is opposed to her marrying a schoolteacher.Despite the obstacles in their way, Dominie Dean and Mary Alice are determined to be together. They face many challenges, including the disapproval of Mary Alice's father and the gossip of the townspeople. However, their love for each other is strong, and they are willing to fight for their relationship.As the story unfolds, the reader is drawn into the small-town world of Hartley and the lives of its inhabitants. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the importance of education. It is a heartwarming and uplifting story that will leave readers feeling inspired and hopeful.Overall, Dominie Dean: A Novel is a beautifully written work of fiction that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a timeless story of love and perseverance that will stay with readers long after they have finished reading.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Eliph' Hewlitt, book agent, seated in his weather-beaten top buggy, drove his horse, Irontail, carefully along the rough Iowa hill road that leads from Jefferson to Clarence. The Horse, a rusty gray, tottered in a loose-jointed manner from side to side of the road, half asleep in the sun, and was indolent in every muscle of his body, except his tail, which thrashed violently at the flies. Eliph' Hewlitt drove with his hands held high, almost on a level with his sandy whiskers, for he was well acquainted with Irontail.

Lem Redding had a dimple in his cheek that appeared when he smiled. For a boy with a faceful of freckles he was pretty. He had dear, bright gray eyes, and his smile, aided by the dimple, made most folks love him at sight. His hair was brown, as his dead mother's had been; in fact he was much like that mother in more ways than one-far more like her than he was like Harvey Redding, his father. Lem was quick, agile, lively, and Harvey was plumb lazy.

DAVID DEAN caught his first glimpse of 'Thusia Fragg from the deck of the "Mary K" steamboat at the moment when-a fledgling minister-he ended his long voyage down the Ohio and up the Mississippi and was ready to step on Riverbank soil for the first time.

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Excerpt from The Revolt: A Play in One Act Scene. - The Class-room. A table. Chairs arranged in semi-circle; an easy chair for Grandma Gregg. Screen in one corner. Chairs or couch upon which to lay wraps and hats. Otherwise an ordinary room. Tea things on the table. (Pauline, center of stage, with pail, broom, dusting rag, scrubbing brushes and mop, is discovered on hands and knees scrubbing. As curtain, rises she rises to her knees, throws scrubbing brush and soap into the pail, gets up with difficulty and mops the floor. She is singing.) Pauline. (singing) "All alone, all alone, nobody here but me. All alone, all alone, nobody here but me, All alone, all -" (she stops mopping and leans on the mop handle) Here it is now two weeks I've been workin' out my tuition in this Academy of Household Science for Young Ladies, and 'tis nothin' but scrub, scrub, mop, mop, sweep, sweep, from mornin' 'til night! I see plenty of work, but none of that tuition has come my way yet. "Wanted," says the a'vertisement, "a young lady to work out her tuition in an academy." It says that, "Grandma Gregg's Flushing Academy of Household Science," it says, "fits the young ladies for to occupy properly their positions at the heads of their homes," it says, "It will be a fine thing for you, Pauline," I says, "to be tuitioned in an Academy," so I come. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

1918. Butler, the author of more than 30 books and more than 2,000 stories and essays, is most famous for his short story Pigs is Pigs in which a bureaucratic stationmaster insists on levying the livestock rate for a shipment of two pet guinea pigs that soon start proliferating geometrically. This book is a critical self-assessment of Butler's own perceived failure to achieve more fame and fortune. Butler had hoped that personal insights into his own life would inspire readers to seek their own successes more aggressively. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

The Great American Pie Company is a book written by Ellis Parker Butler, which is a collection of short stories that revolve around the theme of American life in the early 20th century. The book is set in a fictional town called Belford, which is located in the Midwest, and the stories follow the lives of the town's inhabitants as they go about their daily routines.The main character of the book is a man named Sam Ward, who runs the Great American Pie Company, a bakery that specializes in making pies. Sam is a hardworking and honest man who takes pride in his work and is respected by everyone in the town. Throughout the book, Sam encounters various challenges, including competition from other bakeries, financial difficulties, and personal struggles.The other characters in the book include Sam's family, his employees, and the townspeople, each with their own unique stories and experiences. Some of the stories are humorous, while others are more serious and deal with issues such as poverty, racism, and social injustice.Overall, The Great American Pie Company is a heartwarming and entertaining book that provides a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in early 20th century America. It celebrates the values of hard work, honesty, and community, and reminds us of the importance of family, friends, and a good slice of pie.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

To tell you the honest truth, I am obliged to say that, if I had not been asked to write these few lines on "How it Feels to be Fifty," being fifty would n't have meant anything in my young life.

THERE was very little about Perkins that was not peculiar. To mention his peculiarities would be a long task; he was peculiar from the ground up. His shoes had rubber soles, his hat had peculiar mansard ventilators on each side, his garments were vile as to fit, and altogether he had the appearance of being a composite picture.

1906. Butler, the author of more than 30 books and more than 2,000 stories and essays, is most famous for his short story Pigs is Pigs in which a bureaucratic stationmaster insists on levying the livestock rate for a shipment of two pet guinea pigs that soon start proliferating geometrically. In addition to Pigs is Pigs, this volume contains the full texts of That Pup of Murchison's, The Great American Pie Company, and another favorite Perkins of Portland. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

""How It Feels To Be Fifty"" is a humorous and satirical book written by Ellis Parker Butler and published in 1920. The book is a collection of short stories and essays that explore the experience of reaching the age of fifty. Butler uses his witty and clever writing style to poke fun at the challenges and absurdities of middle age, including the physical changes that come with aging, the pressures of family and work, and the struggle to maintain a sense of purpose and relevance. The book is a lighthearted and entertaining look at the ups and downs of growing older, and is sure to resonate with readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

ISOBEL was born in a flat, and that was no fault of her own; but she was born in a flat, and reared in a flat, and married from a flat, and, for two years after we were married, we lived in a flat; but I am not a born flat-dweller myself, and as soon as possible I proposed that we move to the country. Isobel hesitated, but she hesitated so weakly that on the first of May we had bought the place at Westcote and moved into it.

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PETER LANE GEORGE RAPP, the red-faced livery-man from town, stood with his hands in the pockets of his huge bear-skin coat, his round face glowing, looking down at Peter Lane, with amusement wrinkling the corners of his eyes. "Tell you what I'll do, Peter," he said, "I'll give you thirty-five dollars for the boat."

They were doing good work out back of the Westcote express office. The Westcote Land and Improvement Company was ripping the whole top off Seiler's Hill and dumping it into the swampy meadow, and Mike Flannery liked to sit at the back door of the express office, when there was nothing to do, and watch the endless string of waggons dump the soft clay and sand there.

Mrs. Gratz opened her eyes and looked out at the drizzle that made the Christmas morning gray. Her bed stood against the window, and it was easy for her to look out; all she had to do was to roll over and pull the shade aside. Having looked at the weather she rolled again on to the broad flat of her back and made herself comfortable for awhile, for there was no reason why she should get up until she felt like it.