Off-Hand Sketches, a Little Dashed with Humor

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay), 1809-1885.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Off-Hand Sketches, a Little Dashed with Humor" by T. S. Arthur is a collection of narrative sketches written during the mid-19th century. This work presents a series of engaging and often humorous observations on various aspects of life and human nature, offering insightful commentary on social issues prevalent in that era. The opening of the book introduces us to the character of the Rev. Mr. Odell, a Methodist circuit-preacher assigned to a challenging circuit in a poor and indifferent area. As he embarks on his journey to meet his congregation, he navigates both the physical landscape and the social dynamics of the community. The description of his first attempts to establish rapport with his new parishioners paints a vivid picture of his struggles, including a lack of warmth from the church members and the challenges he faces as a newcomer. Despite these setbacks, Mr. Odell approaches his calling with earnestness and conviction, showcasing his dedication to his spiritual mission amid misunderstanding and initial coldness from the community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The circuit-preacher

The protest

Retrenchment; or, what a man saved by stopping his newspaper

Hunting up a testimonial

Trying to be a gentleman

Taking a prescription

The Yankee and the Dutchman; or, I'll give or take

A tipsy parson

Much ado about nothing; or, the reason why Mrs. Todd didn't speak to Mrs. Jones

Almost a tragedy

That John Mason

A new way to collect an old debt

A shocking bad memory

Driving a hard bargain

Out of the frying-pan into the fire; or, the love of a house

Marrying a count

Job's comforters; or, the lady with the nerves

The code of honour

Treating a case actively.

Credits:

Produced by Charles Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2003-11-01