A Man of Samples. Something about the men he met "On the Road" by William H. Maher

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Author Maher, William H., 1846-1913
Title A Man of Samples. Something about the men he met "On the Road"
Note Reading ease score: 88.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents A man of samples -- His last trip -- "Let us kick."
Credits Text file produced by Ben Byer, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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Summary "A Man of Samples. Something about the Men He Met 'On the Road'" by William H. Maher is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds through the experiences of a young traveling salesman tasked with taking over for a colleague on his wedding tour, revealing a world filled with quirky characters, challenges in sales, and the unpredictability of the business landscape. The opening portion sets the stage for an engaging tale filled with the internal struggles and comedic encounters of the main character, who initially dreads his assignment. As he embarks on his journey, he reflects on his hesitations and the perceived risks of failure that weigh heavily on him. His first stop in a town that he refers to as Albany introduces a colorful cast of characters, including a cantankerous gun shop owner and other merchants, showcasing the complexities of selling in various conditions. These initial interactions illustrate the cutthroat nature of salesmanship while hinting at humor and camaraderie among those who navigate this world, creating a vivid picture of the challenges and triumphs of a man on the road. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Traveling sales personnel -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 6132
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 28, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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