Project Gutenberg 2018-03-22 Public domain in the USA. 160 Bruno, Guido 1884 1942 a23002331 Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms Produced by Chuck Greif, ellinora 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.) "Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms" by Guido Bruno is a collection of personal essays and observations written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the vibrant and eclectic world of bookshops, antique stores, and auction rooms across America, particularly focusing on the rich tapestry of human stories behind the buying and selling of old and rare items. Through engaging anecdotes and keen insights, Bruno aims to capture the charm and complexity of this unique subculture. The opening of the book sets the stage for the author's exploration of the different kinds of people who inhabit the world of antiquities and used books. Bruno introduces readers to the concept of "cash clothes" peddlers in New York City, highlighting the life of a street seller who buys and sells discarded garments. He vividly describes this man's daily routines, motivations, and interactions with the community. The piece weaves together humor and social commentary, providing a glimpse into the lives of those who navigate the underbelly of commerce in search of value, history, and identity. This opening portion effectively establishes the book's focus on characters and narratives that unfold within the nexus of American commerce and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Booksellers and bookselling -- United States Antiquarian booksellers -- United States Z Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Travel Writing Category: American Literature 286859 2025-09-22T13:50:50.459601 text/html 277265 2021-01-24T15:47:20 text/html 171542 2025-09-22T13:50:55.579560 application/epub+zip 172046 2025-09-22T13:50:51.527581 application/epub+zip 172045 2025-09-22T13:50:50.977615 application/epub+zip 276243 2025-09-22T13:50:58.658530 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 237739 2025-09-22T13:50:54.811556 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 241270 2022-08-25T14:43:34.522024 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 242011 2025-09-22T13:50:49.993577 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 241891 2018-03-22T11:32:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18976 2025-09-22T13:50:58.795494 application/rdf+xml 19974 2025-09-22T13:50:51.068596 image/jpeg 2116 2025-09-22T13:50:51.025548 image/jpeg 93935 2018-03-22T11:32:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 146087 2021-01-24T15:47:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 148318 2025-09-22T13:50:50.484517 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