Project Gutenberg 2014-04-24 Public domain in the USA. 204 Connors, Chuck 1852 1913 Mayor of Chinatown Conners, Chuck Young Chuck Connors Connors, Young Chuck Bowery Life Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive "Bowery Life" by Chuck Connors is a collection of humorous stories and anecdotes reflecting life in New York's Bowery district, written in the early 20th century. The book offers insightful observations about the characters and culture of this unique neighborhood, showcasing Connors's distinctive vernacular and colorful personality. As the self-proclaimed "Mayor of Chinatown," Chuck Connors utilizes his life experiences to depict the struggles and joys of the people living in one of the city's most vibrant yet challenging environments. In "Bowery Life," Connors narrates various encounters and reflections as he moves through Chinatown and the Bowery, capturing the essence of its lively inhabitants. The stories are infused with witty dialogues and a rich cast of characters, including prizefighters, gamblers, and everyday folk, all speaking in the authentic slang of the time. Through humorous tales, he highlights themes of ambition, friendship, and the human experience, often contrasting the lives of the wealthy with those scraping by on the streets. The book ultimately serves as both a commentary on social issues and a celebration of the spirit of the Bowery, inviting readers to experience the charm and struggles of its residents. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45476/45476-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 96.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en New York (N.Y.) -- Description and travel Bowery (New York, N.Y. : Street) -- History New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs F106 Text Category: Short Stories Category: Humour Category: American Literature 86494 2025-07-18T11:21:45.705007 text/html 65917 2024-10-24T06:09:17 text/html 9301674 2025-07-18T11:21:50.796043 application/epub+zip 9297040 2025-07-18T11:21:47.109006 application/epub+zip 94520 2025-07-18T11:21:46.103005 application/epub+zip 4734763 2025-07-18T11:21:53.466003 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4718859 2025-07-18T11:21:49.565010 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 129733 2022-09-20T18:11:54.133699 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 66654 2025-07-18T11:21:45.327017 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 66505 2018-03-15T07:58:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17816 2025-07-18T11:21:53.600986 application/rdf+xml 21426 2025-07-18T11:21:46.209042 image/jpeg 3884 2025-07-18T11:21:46.156018 image/jpeg 14343187 2025-07-18T11:21:45.843025 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