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LoC No.: 09001221
Title: The Funny Philosophers, or Wags and Sweethearts. A Novel
Credits:
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe,
Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
produced by the Wright American Fiction Project.)
Summary: "The Funny Philosophers, or Wags and Sweethearts: A Novel" by George Yellott is a light-hearted, comedic novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a humorous exploration of philosophical ideas and romantic entanglements, particularly focusing on the interactions between various young professionals in a resort town. The opening chapters introduce us to engaging characters like Toney Belton and Tom Seddon, who indulge in playful discussions about love, gravity, and the eccentric nature of human behavior. At the start of the novel, we find Toney Belton and Tom Seddon in a philosophical debate on a hotel veranda, where Belton asserts that gravity is a mere myth. This playful banter serves as a backdrop to their concurrent observations of the romantic woes of their friends, notably the unfortunate Clarence Hastings and Claribel Carrington. As the plot unfolds, we are drawn into a world filled with humorous anecdotes, comedic encounters with quirky individuals like Captain Bragg and Ned Botts, and the impending drama of a duel over a monkey incident, all set against the lively backdrop of summer festivities. The beginning sets a tone of witty social commentary on love, rivalry, and the follies of youth, enticing readers to continue the journey through Bella Vista's vibrant social scene. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Yellott, George, 1819-
EBook No.: 35599
Published: Mar 17, 2011
Downloads: 120
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 09001221
Title: The Funny Philosophers, or Wags and Sweethearts. A Novel
Credits:
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe,
Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
produced by the Wright American Fiction Project.)
Summary: "The Funny Philosophers, or Wags and Sweethearts: A Novel" by George Yellott is a light-hearted, comedic novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a humorous exploration of philosophical ideas and romantic entanglements, particularly focusing on the interactions between various young professionals in a resort town. The opening chapters introduce us to engaging characters like Toney Belton and Tom Seddon, who indulge in playful discussions about love, gravity, and the eccentric nature of human behavior. At the start of the novel, we find Toney Belton and Tom Seddon in a philosophical debate on a hotel veranda, where Belton asserts that gravity is a mere myth. This playful banter serves as a backdrop to their concurrent observations of the romantic woes of their friends, notably the unfortunate Clarence Hastings and Claribel Carrington. As the plot unfolds, we are drawn into a world filled with humorous anecdotes, comedic encounters with quirky individuals like Captain Bragg and Ned Botts, and the impending drama of a duel over a monkey incident, all set against the lively backdrop of summer festivities. The beginning sets a tone of witty social commentary on love, rivalry, and the follies of youth, enticing readers to continue the journey through Bella Vista's vibrant social scene. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Yellott, George, 1819-
EBook No.: 35599
Published: Mar 17, 2011
Downloads: 120
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.