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  • John Kendrick Bangs: 14 books of humorous fantasy

    This file includes: Andiron Tales; The Autobiography of Methuselah; The Booming of Acre Hill and Other Reminiscences of Urban and Suburban Life; Coffee and Repartee; The Enchanted Typewriter; Ghosts I Have Met and Some Others; A House-Boat on the Styx; The Idiot; Mr. Bonaparte of Corsica; Olympian Nights; The Pursuit of the House-Boat, being some further account of the divres doings of the ... Read more

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  • Alice in Blunderland

    Alice in Blunderland by John Kendrick Bangs is a witty and imaginative satirical fantasy that playfully reimagines the familiar world of wonder through a humorous and ironic lens. With his signature blend of clever dialogue, literary parody, and whimsical invention, Bangs crafts a story that both entertains and gently mocks the absurdities of logic, society, and human behavior. In this inventive ... Read more

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  • A LITTLE BOOK OF CHRISTMAS

    Children's Classic - Humorous Stories & Poems for the Holiday Season

    In John Kendrick Bangs' 'A Little Book of Christmas,' the reader is transported to a world where the magic of the holiday season is brought to life through a delightful collection of stories and poems. Bangs' charming and humorous writing style creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for the festive season. Drawing from both Christian traditions and Victorian folklore, the book provides a ... Read more

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  • Audiobook

    Ghost Club, The

    An Unfortunate Episode in the Life of No. 5010

    Narrated by Cathy Dobson ...

    Unabridged

    39 min

    John Kendrick Bangs (1862-1922) was an American author, editor and satirist. 'The Ghost Club' is a lighthearted ghost story told by a prisoner who has been found guilty of burglary and the theft of a set of ornate silver teaspoons. His improbable story of how he came to be in possession of the spoons is extraordinary and charmingly engaging. ... Read more

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  • A Houseboat on the Styx

    Series Book 1 - Classic Short Story Collections: Fantasy
    A Houseboat on the Styx is a fantasy novel written by John Kendrick Bangs in 1895.The original full title was A House-Boat on the Styx: Being Some Account of the Divers Doings of the Associated Shades. The novel was first published by Harper Brothers in 1896.The premise of the book is that everyone who has ever died (up to the time in which the book is set, which seems to be about the time of its ... Read more

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  • R. Holmes & Co.

    Raffles Holmes possesses all of the detection skills of his father, Sherlock—with none of the responsibilityRaffles Holmes comes from impressive stock, with both larceny and detection in his blood in equal measure. He's the son of the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes, and the grandson of gentleman criminal A. J. Raffles. No wonder he's so conflicted between the desire to solve crimes and the ... Read more

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  • The Pursuit of the House-Boat

    Not even death can keep a good pirate down—but the world's greatest detective might be able to give him a run for his moneyThe houseboat on the river Styx is the afterlife's hippest meeting spot, and it attracts some of history's greatest luminaries: William Shakespeare, Confucius, Napoleon Bonaparte, George Washington, and Socrates have all spent time together there. But such illustrious men also ... Read more

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  • The inventions of the idiot

    I. THE CULINARY GUILDII. A SUGGESTION FOR THE CABLE-CARSIII. THE TRANSATLANTIC TROLLEY COMPANYIV. THE INCORPORATION OF THE IDIOTV. UNIVERSITY EXTENSIONVI. SOCIAL EXPANSIONVII. A BEGGAR'S HAND-BOOKVIII. PROGRESSIVE WAFFLESIX. A CLEARING-HOUSE FOR POETSX. SOME ELECTRICAL SUGGESTIONSXI. CONCERNING CHILDRENXII. DREAMALINE ... Read more

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  • Ghosts I Have Met and Some Others

    In the stories, the protagonist, identified as the narrator, encounters various ghosts and spirits, each with their own unique quirks and personalities. Bangs employs satire and wit as he weaves amusing situations involving these otherworldly characters and explores the idea of the afterlife in a humorous light.Bangs was known for his wit and playful approach to the supernatural, and "Ghosts I ... Read more

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  • R. HOLMES & CO.

    It was a blistering night in August. All day long the mercury in the thermometer had been flirting with the figures at the top of the tube, and the promised shower at night which a mendacious Weather Bureau had been prophesying as a slight mitigation of our sufferings was conspicuous wholly by its absence. I had but one comfort in the sweltering hours of the day, afternoon and evening, and that ... Read more

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  • The Booming of Acre Hill, and Other Reminiscences of Urban and Suburban Life

    In this book, Bangs offers a satirical and often humorous look at life in urban and suburban settings. Through a series of essays and anecdotes, he provides commentary on the quirks, foibles, and idiosyncrasies of everyday life, poking fun at societal norms and the peculiarities of city and suburban living.The essays in "The Booming of Acre Hill" cover a range of topics related to daily life, city ... Read more

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  • A Little Book of Christmas

    "A Toast to Santa Claus":This essay serves as an ode to Santa Claus, celebrating the joy and wonder he brings to children around the world. Bangs' witty and affectionate writing highlights the magic of Santa and the enduring happiness he represents."The Conversion of Hetherington":This story revolves around a grumpy old man named Hetherington who, through a series of heartwarming events, ... Read more

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