Project Gutenberg 2005-09-11 Public domain in the USA. 335 Various Verschillende Various, Various Lewis, Alfred Henry 1857 1914 Quin, Dan The Onlooker, Volume 1, Part 2 Produced by Bill Tozier, Barbara Tozier, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Onlooker, Volume 1, Part 2" by Various is a collection of writings and commentary primarily focusing on American society and politics at the turn of the 20th century, with particular attention to the cultural milieu of New York City. The work likely comes from the early 1900s, capturing the vibrancy and intricacies of urban life, including social commentary, poetry, and reflections on current events and influential figures of the time. The themes explored in this volume center around political satire, societal norms, and the human condition amidst the complexities of early modern America. The book includes a variety of pieces, such as insightful critiques on Tammany Hall and its political machinations, musings on the theatre landscape, and poetic reflections that capture the zeitgeist of the era. One notable narrative discusses the political downfall of Mr. Croker and the inner workings of Tammany Hall, highlighting the themes of power and corruption. Other sections delve into cultural observations concerning class, fashion, and personal anecdotes that reflect broader societal trends. Through its diverse content, "The Onlooker" serves as a rich historical document that provides readers with a glimpse into the social and political tapestry of early 20th-century America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Periodicals AP Text Browsing: Encyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference Browsing: Other Category: Poetry Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - American Category: Journalism/Media/Writing 110162 2025-06-07T08:52:59.710510 text/html 108200 2020-12-12T12:54:51 text/html; charset=us-ascii 101180 2020-12-12T12:54:51 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 179926 2025-06-07T08:53:06.157482 application/epub+zip 179766 2025-06-07T08:53:03.024474 application/epub+zip 102534 2025-06-07T08:53:01.712482 application/epub+zip 344843 2025-06-07T08:53:08.432445 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 332523 2025-06-07T08:53:05.284531 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 197116 2022-09-08T06:55:32.691042 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 98945 2025-06-07T08:52:59.265533 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 98734 2020-12-12T12:54:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 40251 2020-12-12T12:54:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18771 2025-06-07T08:53:08.588451 application/rdf+xml 14354 2025-06-07T08:53:02.273500 image/jpeg 3508 2025-06-07T08:53:01.996491 image/jpeg 177471 2025-06-07T08:52:59.736550 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