Project Gutenberg 2017-11-12 Public domain in the USA. 166 Cooper, Thomas 1805 1892 Hornbook, Adam Cooper, T. (Thomas) Wise Saws and Modern Instances, Volume 1 (of 2) Kucky Sarson, the barber; or, the disciple of equality -- Raven Dick, the poacher; or, "Who scratched the bull?" -- Tim Swallow-whistle, the tailor; or, "Every dog has his day" -- Davy Lidgitt, the carrier; or, the man who brought his ninepence to nought -- The fisherman and the fiddler; or, "Don't say so till you are sure" -- Master Zerubbabel, the antiquary; and how he found out the "noose larning" -- The beggared gentleman, and his crooked stick -- The nurture of a young sailor; or, the history of Cockle Tom -- The last days of an old sailor; or, "Butter your shirt! Sing tantara-bobus, make shift!" -- Dorothy Pyecroft's preaching; or, "Charity begins at home" -- The minister of mercy -- "Merrie England"—no more! -- Seth Thompson, the stockinger; or, "When things are at the worst, they begin to mend" -- Sam Simkins, the run-away; or, villainy as a refuge from the tortures of sour-godliness. Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Bryan Ness, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Wise Saws and Modern Instances, Volume 1 (of 2)" by Thomas Cooper is a collection of narratives written in the mid-19th century. The book features a range of characters, primarily from rural England, as they navigate the complexities of societal changes, common morality, and personal struggles against the backdrop of themes like equality and class distinction. Through a series of vignettes, Cooper aims to illustrate both the wisdom inherent in everyday life and the modern instances that challenge traditional values. The opening of the work introduces the character of Kucky Sarson, a barber in North Lincolnshire, who fervently discusses the principles of equality with a stranger while tending to his customers. Sarson's commitment to his ideals is challenged by the skepticism of his traditional clientele, leading to various humorous and insightful exchanges. The barber's character is revealed through his earnestness and contradictions, particularly when faced with the social prejudices of his time. This setup effectively illustrates Cooper's exploration of human nature and societal norms, providing a foundation for the tales that follow in this multifaceted collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en English fiction -- 19th century Short stories, English PR Text Category: Short Stories Category: British Literature 428754 2025-08-22T09:56:49.536938 text/html 414524 2024-10-23T02:53:30 text/html 373398 2025-08-22T09:56:55.659889 application/epub+zip 369666 2025-08-22T09:56:50.649891 application/epub+zip 257395 2025-08-22T09:56:50.081906 application/epub+zip 479043 2025-08-22T09:56:59.487821 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 440272 2025-08-22T09:56:55.087849 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 332711 2022-08-25T08:34:20.059604 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 392495 2025-08-22T09:56:48.885904 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 372547 2024-10-23T02:53:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17543 2025-08-22T09:56:59.617815 application/rdf+xml 20060 2025-08-22T09:56:50.178884 image/jpeg 2265 2025-08-22T09:56:50.129891 image/jpeg 344772 2025-08-22T09:56:49.575871 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