Tales From McClure's Humor: Burglars Three; The Joneses' Telephone; A Yarn Without A Moral (1897)

By James Harvey Smith

Book Overview

Tales From McClure's Humor: Burglars Three; The Joneses' Telephone; A Yarn Without A Moral (1897) is a collection of three short stories written by James Harvey Smith. The first story, Burglars Three, follows a group of bumbling burglars as they attempt to rob a wealthy family's home. The second story, The Joneses' Telephone, is a humorous tale about a couple who become obsessed with their new telephone and the chaos it causes in their lives. The final story, A Yarn Without A Moral, is a satirical take on the traditional moralistic fables, with a twist ending that pokes fun at the genre. Smith's writing is witty and entertaining, with a focus on humor and satire. The book offers a glimpse into the popular humor of the late 19th century, and is a fun and lighthearted read for fans of classic comedic literature.Also Includes: The King Of Boyville By William Allen White; The Merry Thanksgiving Of The Burglar And Plumber By Octave Thanet; The Romance Of Dulltown By James W. Temple; Fairy Gold By Mary Stewart Cutting.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163968099
• ISBN13: 9781163968093
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"