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 Project Gutenberg 2014-12-24 Public domain in the USA. 146 Jerome, Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka) 1859 1927 Jerome, Jerome Klapka Jerome, J. K. Jerome, J.K. Jerome, Jerome Clapp The Observations of Henry Illustrated The ghost of the Marchioness of Appleford -- The uses and abuses of Joseph -- The surprise of Mr. Milberry -- The probation of James Wrench -- The wooing of Tom Sleight's wife. Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive "The Observations of Henry" by Jerome K. Jerome is a collection of humorous narratives likely written in the early 20th century. The stories are told from the perspective of Henry, a waiter whose colorful experiences and interactions with various characters provide insights into social life. The book reflects on themes of class, relationships, and the quirks of human behavior, primarily through Henry's observations and anecdotes. At the start of the tale, we are introduced to Henry in the dining room of a hotel where he recounts his first encounter with "Kipper," a young, street-smart boy who frequents a coffee shop in the Mile End Road. During their initial meeting, Kipper arrives with a scruffy young girl, referred to as "Carrots," who surprises Henry by her voracious appetite. As Henry narrates the backstory of these characters, we learn about their struggles, aspirations, and the complexities of their childlike romance in a gritty London setting. This opening sets the stage for a rich tapestry of stories that delve into the lives of ordinary individuals caught in extraordinary circumstances, often resulting in comedic yet poignant reflections on human nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 88.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Short stories, English Waiters -- Fiction PR Text Category: Short Stories Category: Humour Category: British Literature 174945 2025-07-19T08:26:21.680084 text/html 158174 2024-10-24T13:24:21 text/html 6158440 2025-07-19T08:26:25.611043 application/epub+zip 6156612 2025-07-19T08:26:22.580052 application/epub+zip 129866 2025-07-19T08:26:22.033119 application/epub+zip 6213649 2025-07-19T08:26:28.011109 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 6196440 2025-07-19T08:26:24.858138 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 179152 2022-09-21T16:53:17.265862 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 144928 2025-07-19T08:26:21.314109 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 125107 2024-10-24T13:24:21 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18086 2025-07-19T08:26:28.141019 application/rdf+xml 22313 2025-07-19T08:26:22.117116 image/jpeg 2292 2025-07-19T08:26:22.075078 image/jpeg 7168333 2025-07-19T08:26:21.778135 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia