Project Gutenberg 2004-10-11 Public domain in the USA. 193 Holliday, Robert Cortes 1880 1947 Walking-Stick Papers Prologue: On carrying a cane -- The fish reporter -- On going a journey -- Going to art exhibitions -- A roundabout paper -- That reviewer "cuss" -- Literary levities in London -- Henry James, himself -- Memories of a manuscript -- "You are an American" -- Why men can't read novels by women -- The dessert of life -- A clerk may look at a celebrity -- Caun't speak the language -- Hunting lodgings -- My friend, the policeman -- Help wanted--male, female -- Human municipal documents -- As to people -- Humours of the book shop -- The deceased -- A town constitutional -- Reading after thirty -- Epilogue: On wearing a hat. Produced by Al Haines "Walking-Stick Papers" by Robert Cortes Holliday is a collection of essays and reflections crafted in the early 20th century. The book, published in 1918, presents a lighthearted and insightful exploration of various topics related to culture, society, and the art of living, underscored by a keen sense of observation and humor. The essays cover a range of subjects from the significance of carrying a cane to the experience of attending art exhibitions, showcasing the everyday eccentricities and nuances of urban life. The opening of "Walking-Stick Papers" begins with a prologue discussing the modern and historical significance of canes in society. Holliday delves into the symbolism of canes as markers of dignity and refinement, tracing their history from primitive tools to modern accessories, while highlighting their presence among different social classes. Following this introductory essay, the first piece, "The Fish Reporter," sets the tone for the collection by weaving humorous and vivid descriptions of the fish trade with the author's personal insights, capturing the bustling atmosphere of the industry and the charm of the trade press world. Overall, the beginning sets up a delightful exploration of seemingly mundane topics, inviting readers to appreciate the beauty in the everyday. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Essays PS Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 383502 2025-07-06T06:41:35.034475 text/html 383367 383312 2024-11-06T09:26:28.516832 2023-10-06T10:18:42.889395 text/html text/html 237532 2025-07-06T06:41:42.080938 application/epub+zip 241745 2025-07-06T06:41:38.006935 application/epub+zip 216173 2025-07-06T06:41:36.885536 application/epub+zip 428719 2025-07-06T06:41:45.392946 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 400148 2025-07-06T06:41:41.384966 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 371680 2022-09-07T03:45:43.095343 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 360503 2025-07-06T06:41:34.712467 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 340770 2024-10-28T20:42:21 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17325 2025-07-06T06:41:45.520912 application/rdf+xml 14813 2025-07-06T06:41:37.377470 image/jpeg 3695 2025-07-06T06:41:37.130445 image/jpeg 236582 2025-07-06T06:41:35.065450 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 en.wikipedia