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Title: The Humourous Story of Farmer Bumpkin's Lawsuit
Note: Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1883 Stevens and Sons edition by David Price
Summary: "The Humourous Story of Farmer Bumpkin's Lawsuit" by Richard Harris is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Mr. Thomas Bumpkin, a self-made farmer who finds himself caught in a legal dispute with the cunning coal merchant, Josiah Snooks. The narrative addresses the complexities and absurdities of the legal system of the time, highlighting themes of justice and social commentary through humor. The opening of the book introduces the idyllic setting of Bumpkin's farm and his simple yet satisfying country life. Following a dream-like sequence, readers are introduced to Bumpkin's pride in his possessions, particularly a prized pig, which becomes the subject of the dispute with Snooks. As the two characters engage in a comedic negotiation over the pig's value, the reader gets a glimpse into the stark contrasts between Bumpkin's straightforwardness and Snooks' crafty dealings. In this light, the story sets the stage for a humorous exploration of the legal proceedings that will ensue, mocking the legal jargon and intricate processes that often lead to more confusion than clarity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Harris, Richard, 1833-1906
EBook No.: 30551
Published: Nov 27, 2009
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: Legal stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Humourous Story of Farmer Bumpkin's Lawsuit
Note: Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1883 Stevens and Sons edition by David Price
Summary: "The Humourous Story of Farmer Bumpkin's Lawsuit" by Richard Harris is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Mr. Thomas Bumpkin, a self-made farmer who finds himself caught in a legal dispute with the cunning coal merchant, Josiah Snooks. The narrative addresses the complexities and absurdities of the legal system of the time, highlighting themes of justice and social commentary through humor. The opening of the book introduces the idyllic setting of Bumpkin's farm and his simple yet satisfying country life. Following a dream-like sequence, readers are introduced to Bumpkin's pride in his possessions, particularly a prized pig, which becomes the subject of the dispute with Snooks. As the two characters engage in a comedic negotiation over the pig's value, the reader gets a glimpse into the stark contrasts between Bumpkin's straightforwardness and Snooks' crafty dealings. In this light, the story sets the stage for a humorous exploration of the legal proceedings that will ensue, mocking the legal jargon and intricate processes that often lead to more confusion than clarity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Harris, Richard, 1833-1906
EBook No.: 30551
Published: Nov 27, 2009
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: Legal stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.