Project Gutenberg 2002-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 931 Leacock, Stephen 1869 1944 Leacock, Stephen Butler Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town Produced by Gardner Buchanan, The Distributed Proofreaders Team, and David Widger "Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town" by Stephen Leacock is a collection of humorous sketches set in the fictional Canadian town of Mariposa, written during the early 20th century. The book illustrates the quirks and characters of small-town life through satirical narratives, often focusing on the interactions and activities of its residents, including prominent figures like Mr. Smith, the boisterous hotel proprietor, and Jefferson Thorpe, the barber-turned-speculator. Overall, it paints a vivid portrait of community life, mingled with humor and a touch of nostalgia. The opening of this work introduces us to Mariposa, highlighting its picturesque setting by Lake Wissanotti and its central thoroughfare filled with various businesses and key locals. The narrative sets the tone with Leacock's trademark wit, describing the town's seemingly tranquil façade that belies a bustling community. We meet Mr. Smith, an oversized hotel owner facing the anxiety of potential license revocation after a mishap with liquor laws, as well as a cast of other characters who contribute to the lively atmosphere of Mariposa. This beginning lays the groundwork for the unfolding tales of small-town drama and folly that define the rest of the book, engaging readers with its relatability and charm. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en City and town life -- Fiction Canada -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PS Text Canada Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 405781 405782 2024-10-02T08:52:50.208514 2023-10-02T08:00:00.199669 text/html text/html 400844 2013-01-26T15:24:06 text/html; charset=us-ascii 137611 2013-01-26T15:24:06 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 223615 2024-10-02T08:52:58.158543 application/epub+zip 227590 2024-10-02T08:52:53.617535 application/epub+zip 209231 2024-10-02T08:52:52.321509 application/epub+zip 415189 2024-10-02T08:53:01.749473 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 393049 2024-10-02T08:52:57.352512 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 355438 2022-09-02T10:29:29.694829 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 354334 354270 2024-10-02T08:52:49.585600 2023-10-02T07:59:59.707606 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 354216 2009-02-24T18:07:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 133015 2009-02-24T18:08:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20149 2024-10-02T08:53:01.874463 application/rdf+xml 14524 2024-10-02T08:52:52.863519 image/jpeg 3537 2024-10-02T08:52:52.590511 image/jpeg 219270 2024-10-02T08:52:50.241545 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia