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LoC No.: 06046352
Title: Sketches of Gotham
Note: Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: A little easy money -- Casting an old shoe -- The long way 'round -- The queen of Chinatown -- A girl of the Golden Gate -- When fists were trumps -- Kid and his ten thousand -- An Oriental nocturne -- A commercial transaction -- The end of the road -- The throwback -- From the woods to Broadway -- The whims of curves -- Cheyenne Nell; trimmer -- Tragedy of a dance -- The monologue girl's story -- A twisted love affair -- Wedding rings and footlights -- Told by the manicure girl -- Investing in a husband -- Training an old sport -- Concerning a Syrian Beauty -- The rejuvenation of Patsy -- A case of knockout drops -- Discovering a prima donna -- A throw of the dice -- A voice in the slums -- A girl of the night -- After the wedding bells.
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Summary: "Sketches of Gotham" by Ike Swift is a collection of unusual stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores various intriguing characters and their escapades against the backdrop of New York City, commonly regarded as Gotham, showcasing a mix of vibrant street life, complex relationships, and societal dynamics. At the start of the collection, readers are introduced to the concept of "Badger Molls," women known for their cleverness and charm, who navigate the social scenes of New York to ensnare wealthy victims. One particular woman stands out for her daring approach and exceptional skills in meeting influential men. The narrative sets a vivid scene of a bustling city, painting a picture of both the allure and danger of its nightlife, hinting at the intertwining of romance and deception as characters engage in dangerous games of wealth and desire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Swift, Ike
EBook No.: 61454
Published: Feb 20, 2020
Downloads: 77
Language: English
Subject: New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
Subject: Short stories, American
Subject: Young women -- Fiction
Subject: Single women -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Working class women -- Fiction
Subject: Women dancers -- Fiction
Subject: Nightlife -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 06046352
Title: Sketches of Gotham
Note: Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: A little easy money -- Casting an old shoe -- The long way 'round -- The queen of Chinatown -- A girl of the Golden Gate -- When fists were trumps -- Kid and his ten thousand -- An Oriental nocturne -- A commercial transaction -- The end of the road -- The throwback -- From the woods to Broadway -- The whims of curves -- Cheyenne Nell; trimmer -- Tragedy of a dance -- The monologue girl's story -- A twisted love affair -- Wedding rings and footlights -- Told by the manicure girl -- Investing in a husband -- Training an old sport -- Concerning a Syrian Beauty -- The rejuvenation of Patsy -- A case of knockout drops -- Discovering a prima donna -- A throw of the dice -- A voice in the slums -- A girl of the night -- After the wedding bells.
Credits:
Produced by Charlie Howard and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Sketches of Gotham" by Ike Swift is a collection of unusual stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores various intriguing characters and their escapades against the backdrop of New York City, commonly regarded as Gotham, showcasing a mix of vibrant street life, complex relationships, and societal dynamics. At the start of the collection, readers are introduced to the concept of "Badger Molls," women known for their cleverness and charm, who navigate the social scenes of New York to ensnare wealthy victims. One particular woman stands out for her daring approach and exceptional skills in meeting influential men. The narrative sets a vivid scene of a bustling city, painting a picture of both the allure and danger of its nightlife, hinting at the intertwining of romance and deception as characters engage in dangerous games of wealth and desire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Swift, Ike
EBook No.: 61454
Published: Feb 20, 2020
Downloads: 77
Language: English
Subject: New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
Subject: Short stories, American
Subject: Young women -- Fiction
Subject: Single women -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Working class women -- Fiction
Subject: Women dancers -- Fiction
Subject: Nightlife -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.