Spare Hours

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brown, John, 1810-1882

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Spare Hours" by John Brown is a collection of essays inspired by the author's reflections on life, humanity, and the bond between people and animals, written in the mid-19th century. The opening reflects Brown's warm and humorous style, showcasing his knack for storytelling while exploring themes of mortality, affection, and the quirks of human nature. The book features anecdotes and musings that highlight Brown's deep connection to the world around him, calling attention to the wisdom found in everyday experiences. At the start of the collection, Brown introduces the charming story of a young ass who wanders into a lady's parlor, leading to a series of comedic and poignant events that illustrate the unpredictable nature of life. As the narrative unfolds, readers encounter colorful characters, including a steadfast doctor and a beloved dog named Rab, who symbolize loyalty and affection. The author skillfully balances humor with deeper philosophical insights about life, death, and the importance of companionship, setting the tone for the heartfelt essays that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Rab and his friends

"With brains, sir"

The mystery of Black and Tan

Her last half-crown

Our dogs

Queen Mary's child-garden

Presence of mind and happy guessing

My father's memoir

Mystifications

"Oh, I'm wat, wat!"

Arthur H. Hallam

Education through the senses

Vaughan's poems

Dr. Chalmers

Dr. George Wilson

St. Paul's thorn in the flesh

The Black Dwarf's bones

Notes on art.

Credits:

Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2008-11-04