The Danbury News Man's Almanac: And Other Tales (1874)

by James Montgomery Bailey

Book Overview

The Danbury News Man's Almanac: And Other Tales is a collection of short stories written by James Montgomery Bailey and originally published in 1874. The book consists of various tales that are humorous, satirical, and sometimes sentimental. The stories are set in the fictional town of Danbury, Connecticut, and feature a cast of colorful characters, including a newspaper editor, a farmer, a schoolteacher, and a variety of local townspeople. The book is divided into sections, each containing several stories, and includes an almanac section with weather predictions, astronomical data, and other useful information. The stories are written in a folksy, colloquial style and often deal with everyday situations and small-town life. The Danbury News Man's Almanac: And Other Tales is a charming and entertaining book that provides a glimpse into life in nineteenth-century America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165071371
• ISBN13: 9781165071371
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"