Project Gutenberg 1999-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 86 Kountz, William J. 1899 Billy Baxter's Letters Out hunting -- One night -- In society -- In love -- In New York -- Johnny Black's girl. This Etext prepared by an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer "Billy Baxter's Letters" by William J. Kountz, Jr. is a humorous collection of letters written during the late 19th century, capturing the witty observations and misadventures of the titular character, Billy Baxter. The book explores themes of love, society, and the absurdities of everyday life, all presented through Billy’s lighthearted and often exaggerated storytelling style. Kountz's work reflects the social dynamics and cultural context of that time period, providing readers with a comedic yet insightful look into the human experience. The letters within the book are written to Billy's friend Jim, detailing his escapades ranging from hunting trips to his encounters in society and his reflections on love. Through these letters, readers are introduced to a colorful cast of characters, such as the endearing yet hapless Johnny Black and various society figures who populate Billy's humorous tales. Each letter encapsulates a different aspect of Billy's life, filled with comedic mishaps, clever wordplay, and sharp commentary on societal norms, leading to a vibrant narrative that entertains while illuminating the trials and tribulations of friendship, romance, and personal identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Humorous stories, American Epistolary fiction PS Text Category: Humour Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature 93208 2025-08-01T11:31:16.735794 text/html 93029 2025-01-07T18:55:32.362260 text/html 103693 2025-08-01T11:31:20.805750 application/epub+zip 102477 2025-08-01T11:31:18.329771 application/epub+zip 102477 2025-08-01T11:31:17.285760 application/epub+zip 206453 2025-08-01T11:31:22.556759 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 198712 2025-08-01T11:31:20.206735 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 152940 2022-08-01T10:58:02.847195 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 82102 2025-08-01T11:31:16.396788 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 74274 2015-04-03T08:20:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 30864 2015-04-03T08:21:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 17376 2025-08-01T11:31:22.724740 application/rdf+xml 13441 2025-08-01T11:31:17.821749 image/jpeg 3786 2025-08-01T11:31:17.541760 image/jpeg 101207 2025-08-01T11:31:16.744764 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