Project Gutenberg 2010-04-04 Public domain in the USA. 270 Nye, Bill 1850 1896 Nye, Edgar Wilson Nye, Edgar W. (Edgar Wilson) A Guest at the Ludlow, and Other Stories A guest at the Ludlow -- Old Polka Dot's daughter -- A great cerebrator -- Hints for the household -- A journey westward -- A prophet and a Piute -- The Sabbath of a great author -- A flyer in dirt -- A singular "Hamlet" -- My matrmonial bureau -- The hateful hen -- As a candidate -- Summer boarders and others -- Three open letters -- The dubious future -- Earning a reward -- A plea for justice -- Grains of truth -- A scamper through the park -- Hints to the traveler -- A medieval discoverer -- How to pick out a birthplace -- On Broadway -- My trip to Dixie -- The thought clothier -- A rubber esophagus -- Advice to a son -- The automatic bell boy. Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "A Guest at the Ludlow, and Other Stories" by Edgar Wilson Nye is a collection of humorous short stories written in the late 19th century. The collection presents a blend of satire and wit, often reflecting on society and personal experiences through the lens of absurdity and humor. Nye's main narrative in the opening story explores themes of confinement and security in the unique setting of Ludlow Street Jail, contrasting it with other establishments. At the start of the book, the narrator describes a visit to Ludlow Street Jail, where they observe the stark differences between it and typical hotels, such as the sense of security it provides. The narrator humorously reflects on the inmates and the peculiarities of prison life, showcasing the ironies of being confined yet secure. This engaging and comedic introduction sets the tone for the collection, promising a clever examination of various social subjects delivered through Nye's distinctive voice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/31884/31884-h/images/icover.jpg Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Humorous stories, American United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PS Text Humor Category: Short Stories Category: Humour Category: American Literature 346633 2025-07-13T06:39:11.450111 text/html 345659 2010-04-04T10:38:28 text/html 926699 2025-07-13T06:39:16.716078 application/epub+zip 927143 2025-07-13T06:39:12.382070 application/epub+zip 183105 2025-07-13T06:39:11.906101 application/epub+zip 1039063 2025-07-13T06:39:20.260026 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 991432 2025-07-13T06:39:16.166126 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 251658 2022-09-14T15:20:54.012970 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 300029 2025-07-13T06:39:10.804074 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 299940 2010-04-04T10:38:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 299935 2010-04-04T10:38:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22431 2025-07-13T06:39:20.397034 application/rdf+xml 19285 2025-07-13T06:39:11.988094 image/jpeg 2805 2025-07-13T06:39:11.948067 image/jpeg 120217 2010-04-04T10:38:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 884841 2010-04-04T10:38:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 120168 2010-04-04T10:38:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 921508 2025-07-13T06:39:11.541106 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