Project Gutenberg 2011-03-24 Public domain in the USA. 598 Holliday, Robert Cortes 1880 1947 Duncan, Walter Jack 1881 1941 Peeps at People Even so! Or, as you may say, a preface -- The forgetful tailor -- Talk at the post office -- As to office boys -- A conqueror's attack -- The case of Mr. Woolen -- When the train comes in -- An old fogy -- Hair that is scenery -- A nice man -- No snob -- Every inch a man -- His business is good -- A nice taste in murders -- Ida's amazing surprise -- Not gullible, not he -- Cramis, patron of art -- Barber shops awesome -- Much married Stratford -- A human cash register -- It stands to reason -- A three-ringed circus -- Snapshots in X-ray -- Bachelor reminiscences -- A testimonial -- Fragrant with perfume -- Wouldn't look at him -- Connubial felicity -- A friend, indeed. Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Peeps at People" by Robert Cortes Holliday is a collection of humorous sketches and essays written during the early 20th century. The book provides a light-hearted look into various characters and scenarios drawn from everyday life, showcasing Holliday's keen observations of human nature and society. The work reflects the cultural and social themes of its time, encapsulating a period marked by both simplicity and increasing complexity in urban life. The content of "Peeps at People" presents a playful exploration of a diverse array of characters, from a forgetful tailor to eccentric townsfolk gathering at a post office. Each vignette captures quirky interactions and the humorous nuances of human behavior, often highlighting the absurdity of everyday situations. Through engaging narratives, Holliday crafts a tableau of life that resonates with warmth and wit, making the reader reflect on the delightful eccentricities found within their own community. Ultimately, the book serves as a celebration of the ordinary, rendering familiar scenarios with a fresh perspective that invites laughter and contemplation alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/35675/35675-h/images/cover_sml.jpg Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Essays PS Text Category: Humour Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 136250 2025-08-14T12:18:11.789031 text/html 131282 2011-03-24T17:51:22 text/html 1823526 2025-08-14T12:18:19.943901 application/epub+zip 1810194 2025-08-14T12:18:13.890953 application/epub+zip 108805 2025-08-14T12:18:12.187950 application/epub+zip 2703491 2025-08-14T12:18:23.635929 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2676806 2025-08-14T12:18:17.195911 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 142956 2022-09-16T10:28:39.985358 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 112963 2025-08-14T12:18:11.322951 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 112798 2011-03-24T17:51:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 112790 2011-03-24T17:51:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21485 2025-08-14T12:18:23.826888 application/rdf+xml 12506 2025-08-14T12:18:12.269960 image/jpeg 1723 2025-08-14T12:18:12.227945 image/jpeg 45872 2011-03-24T17:51:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 1753941 2011-03-24T17:51:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 45849 2011-03-24T17:51:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 1764806 2025-08-14T12:18:11.972949 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 en.wikipedia