| Author |
Frost, A. B. (Arthur Burdett), 1851-1928 |
| LoC No. |
11025504
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| Title |
The Bull Calf, and Other Tales
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The humane man and the bull calf -- A warning to mutton that thinks itself lamb -- Antonio and Jeremiah; an inharmounious tale -- Dizzy Joe -- Violet's experience -- The entire discomfitures of uneasy walker -- 'Twas a poem about gentle spring -- The kidnapping of Private Jean François: A frontier episode of the next war -- A low down trick; or, Louisa's capitulation -- A tale of two tails.
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| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Elisa and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Bull Calf, and Other Tales" by A. B. Frost is a collection of short stories likely written in the early 1890s. This charming anthology presents a variety of tales that encapsulate humorous and whimsical situations, often involving animals and everyday characters. The stories reflect the tone and style of late 19th-century literature, infused with a playful spirit and keen observation of human behavior. The collection features several engaging narratives, such as the misadventures of the “Humane Man” who, in his efforts to save a bull calf, finds himself embroiled in a series of comedic escapades. Other tales explore themes of mistaken identity, unexpected twists, and the folly of pride, such as in "A Warning to Mutton that Thinks Itself Lamb." Each story showcases Frost's unique ability to blend humor with insightful commentary on society. The characters, from playful animals to hapless humans, navigate situations that highlight their quirks and complexities, making the collection both entertaining and thought-provoking. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
NC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration
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| Subject |
Wit and humor, Pictorial
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
47735 |
| Release Date |
Dec 22, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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