Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 181 Brooks, Charles S. (Charles Stephen) 1878 1934 Brooks, Charles Stephen Brooks, C. S. (Charles Stephen) There's Pippins and Cheese to Come There's pippins and cheese to come -- On buying old books -- Any stick will do to beat a dog -- Roads of morning -- The man of Grub Street comes from his garret -- Now that spring is here -- The friendly genii -- Mr. Pepys sits in the pit -- To an unknown reader -- A plague of all cowards -- The asperities of the early British reviewers -- The pursuit of fire. Produced by Ted Garvin, Josephine Paolucci and PG Distributed Proofreaders "There's Pippins and Cheese to Come" by Charles S. Brooks is a collection of humorous essays written in the early 20th century. Brooks's writing offers a delightful exploration of everyday experiences through a whimsical lens, blending reflection with wit. It hints at themes of nostalgia, food, and the simple pleasures of life, appealing to readers who appreciate a charming narrative style and insightful commentary on human behavior. The opening of the work presents the narrator's amusing thoughts during a midday quest for food in the city. As he strolls through the streets, Brooks vividly describes various dining establishments, showcasing his whimsical observations on food and the people around him. He humorously contrasts the allure of potential dining experiences with the less appealing options available, creating a playful narrative filled with culinary references and amusing anecdotes. This reflective and somewhat nostalgic piece sets the tone for a series of essays likely filled with similar humor and keen observation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Essays PS Text Bibliomania Category: Humour Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 229145 2025-08-04T10:52:49.367905 text/html 229063 228955 2024-11-05T03:34:48.349071 2023-10-05T04:44:59.300795 text/html text/html 172357 2025-08-04T10:52:55.266899 application/epub+zip 174101 2025-08-04T10:52:52.107908 application/epub+zip 158408 2025-08-04T10:52:51.017910 application/epub+zip 321863 2025-08-04T10:52:57.749898 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 309100 2025-08-04T10:52:54.618898 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 268164 2022-09-05T06:34:31.248805 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 213309 2025-08-04T10:52:49.104924 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 193570 2024-10-28T17:34:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16975 2025-08-04T10:52:57.877870 application/rdf+xml 15520 2025-08-04T10:52:51.501904 image/jpeg 3741 2025-08-04T10:52:51.256900 image/jpeg 171130 2025-08-04T10:52:49.387906 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog