Project Gutenberg 2020-02-20 Public domain in the USA. 216 Swift, Ike 06046352 Sketches of Gotham A little easy money -- Casting an old shoe -- The long way 'round -- The queen of Chinatown -- A girl of the Golden Gate -- When fists were trumps -- Kid and his ten thousand -- An Oriental nocturne -- A commercial transaction -- The end of the road -- The throwback -- From the woods to Broadway -- The whims of curves -- Cheyenne Nell; trimmer -- Tragedy of a dance -- The monologue girl's story -- A twisted love affair -- Wedding rings and footlights -- Told by the manicure girl -- Investing in a husband -- Training an old sport -- Concerning a Syrian Beauty -- The rejuvenation of Patsy -- A case of knockout drops -- Discovering a prima donna -- A throw of the dice -- A voice in the slums -- A girl of the night -- After the wedding bells. Produced by Charlie Howard and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Sketches of Gotham" by Ike Swift is a collection of unusual stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores various intriguing characters and their escapades against the backdrop of New York City, commonly regarded as Gotham, showcasing a mix of vibrant street life, complex relationships, and societal dynamics. At the start of the collection, readers are introduced to the concept of "Badger Molls," women known for their cleverness and charm, who navigate the social scenes of New York to ensnare wealthy victims. One particular woman stands out for her daring approach and exceptional skills in meeting influential men. The narrative sets a vivid scene of a bustling city, painting a picture of both the allure and danger of its nightlife, hinting at the intertwining of romance and deception as characters engage in dangerous games of wealth and desire. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction Short stories, American Young women -- Fiction Single women -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Working class women -- Fiction Women dancers -- Fiction Nightlife -- Fiction PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: American Literature 460320 2025-07-24T10:38:54.372485 text/html 435910 2024-10-17T16:34:51 text/html 1613628 2025-07-24T10:39:02.938469 application/epub+zip 1611100 2025-07-24T10:38:55.920485 application/epub+zip 255796 2025-07-24T10:38:55.064503 application/epub+zip 1728526 2025-07-24T10:39:07.751444 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1688604 2025-07-24T10:39:02.088454 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 319133 2022-09-27T18:34:16.091758 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 412607 2025-07-24T10:38:53.074488 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 392781 2024-10-17T16:34:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18045 2025-07-24T10:39:07.927422 application/rdf+xml 11751 2025-07-24T10:38:55.220469 image/jpeg 2238 2025-07-24T10:38:55.155455 image/jpeg 3512994 2025-07-24T10:38:54.546521 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