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Checkers: A Hard-luck Story
Hardcover
HumorGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023413008
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Experience the hard-luck and humor of turn-of-the-century urban life in Henry M. Blossom's Checkers: A Hard-luck Story. This collection of short stories offers a glimpse into a bygone era, capturing the spirit of American literature with a distinct and engaging voice.
Blossom's work, a classic example of humorous fiction set against the backdrop of city life, resonates with timeless themes of resilience and the human condition. Checkers provides a snapshot of a specific time while exploring universal experiences. This meticulously prepared edition preserves the integrity of the original text, allowing readers to appreciate the nuances of Blossom's storytelling and the charm of his uniquely American perspective. Dive into these classic stories and discover a world where laughter and adversity intertwine.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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