Three Elephant Power, and Other Stories by A. B. Paterson

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Author Paterson, A. B. (Andrew Barton), 1864-1941
Title Three Elephant Power, and Other Stories
Note Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Three elephant power -- The Oracle -- The cast-iron canvasser -- The Merino sheep -- The bullock -- White-when-he's-wanted -- The downfall of Mulligan's -- The amateur gardener -- Thirsty Island -- Dan Fitzgerald explains -- The cat -- Sitting in judgment -- The dog -- The dog as a sportsman -- Concerning a steeplechase rider -- Victor second -- Concerning a dog-fight -- His masterpiece -- Done for the double.
Credits Produced by A. Light, L. Bowser, and David Widger
Summary "Three Elephant Power and Other Stories" by A. B. Paterson is a collection of short stories written during the early 20th century. The opening narrative introduces us to a character named Alfred, a rather reckless chauffeur, as he recounts an amusing story about an eccentric man named Henery who once drove a powerful car while dealing with humorous and chaotic situations in the Australian bush. The beginning of "Three Elephant Power" sets the stage with Alfred's entertaining storytelling style, capturing the whimsical essence of bush life and the unpredictability of characters like Henery. In Alfred’s tale, he describes how Henery gets a hold of an incredibly fast car and his misadventures, culminating in a comedic encounter involving a circus elephant. This opener hints at the book’s blend of humor and colorful characters, promising amusing anecdotes filled with the charm of Australian rural life, making it an enticing read for those interested in lighthearted storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Frontier and pioneer life -- Australia -- Fiction
Subject Short stories, Australian
Subject Australia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 307
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 28, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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