Author |
Butler, Ellis Parker, 1869-1937 |
Illustrator |
Levering, Albert, 1869-1929 |
LoC No. |
45029163
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Title |
An experiment in gyro-hats
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Original Publication |
United States: The Q and C Co., 1910.
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Note |
Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Credits |
Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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Summary |
"An Experiment in Gyro-Hats" by Ellis Parker Butler is a humorous story written in the early 20th century. This playful narrative centers around a hat dealer's unique invention, the gyro-hat, designed to keep a staggering man, Walsingham Gribbs, steady on his feet. The book combines elements of comedy and clever invention, creating an entertaining exploration of love and the challenges that arise from real-life problems. The plot follows the hat dealer, who becomes concerned about his daughter Anne's infatuation with Walsingham Gribbs, a man seemingly unable to walk straight due to an unknown ailment. In an effort to help both his daughter and Walsingham, the hatter devises a gyro-hat that uses a gyroscope to counteract the staggering. The story unfolds as he tests the hat on himself after a humorous venture into the world of drinking to understand the condition of Walsingham. After a series of comical mishaps and revelations, including Walsingham's unique past involving a failed invention of his father's, the hat ultimately proves successful, leading to a happy resolution for Anne and Walsingham. The narrative is filled with whimsical humor and societal commentary, making it a delightful read. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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Subject |
Science fiction
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Subject |
Short stories
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Subject |
Humorous stories
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Subject |
Young men -- Fiction
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Subject |
Inventors -- Fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
70923 |
Release Date |
Jun 6, 2023 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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