Project Gutenberg 1995-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 285 Gregory, Eliot 1854 1915 The Ways of Men "Uncle Sam" -- Domestic despots -- Cyrano, Rostand, Coquelin -- Machine-made men -- Parnassus -- Modern architecture -- Worldly color-blindness -- Idling in mid-ocean -- "Climbers" in England -- Calve at Cabrieres -- A cry for fresh air -- The Paris of our grandparents -- Some American husbands -- "Carolus" -- The grand opera fad -- The poetic cabarets of Paris -- Etiquette at home and abroad -- What is "Art"? -- The genealogical craze -- As the twig is bent -- Seven small duchesses -- Growing old ungracefully -- Around a spring -- The better part -- La Comedie Francaise a Orange -- Pre-palatial Newport -- Sardou at Marly-le-Roy -- Inconsistencies -- Modern "Cadets de Gascogne" -- The dinner and the drama -- The modern Aspasia -- A nation in a hurry -- The spirit of history. Transcribed from the 1900 Charles Scribner’s sons edition by David Price "The Ways of Men" by Eliot Gregory is a collection of essays likely written in the early 20th century. The work explores the complexities of human behavior and society, touching on themes of patriotism, domestic life, and the quirks of modern civilization. The opening chapters introduce various characters and narratives, including the origins of the term "Uncle Sam" and a humorous critique of societal norms and contemporary life. At the start of this collection, Gregory discusses the roots of the figure of "Uncle Sam," linking it to Samuel Wilson, a brickyard owner turned meatpacker's role as a patriotic figure during the War of 1812. This tale sets the tone for the author's exploration of American identity and the characteristics that define it. Following this, the narrative subtly transitions to satirical commentary on the domestic space, introducing the concept of "domestic despots"—small, often ridiculous tyrants like pampered pets who disrupt the harmony of home life. Through various anecdotes and observations, the book delves into the absurdities of everyday life, social interactions, and the foibles of mankind, making it a reflective and entertaining read. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en American essays -- 19th century PS Text Category: Humour Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature 419047 2025-08-01T05:02:34.495070 text/html 423502 2008-08-10T14:33:55 text/html; charset=utf-8 166667 2008-08-10T14:36:12 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 240953 2025-08-01T05:02:41.467537 application/epub+zip 246371 2025-08-01T05:02:37.082058 application/epub+zip 242193 2025-08-01T05:02:35.948107 application/epub+zip 431687 2025-08-01T05:02:45.403515 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 398035 2025-08-01T05:02:40.812074 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 375881 2022-09-01T05:20:27.239928 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 405519 2025-08-01T05:02:34.032187 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 405268 2008-08-10T14:30:29 text/plain; charset=utf-8 163902 2008-08-10T14:36:12 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18997 2025-08-01T05:02:45.549511 application/rdf+xml 12835 2025-08-01T05:02:36.476065 image/jpeg 3381 2025-08-01T05:02:36.207074 image/jpeg 238340 2025-08-01T05:02:34.530078 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