Bikey the Skicycle and Other Tales of Jimmieboy

Bikey the Skicycle and Other Tales of Jimmieboy
Author: John Kendrick Bangs
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2023-09-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:
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In 'Bikey the Skicycle and Other Tales of Jimmieboy' by John Kendrick Bangs, readers are treated to a delightful collection of whimsical stories that capture the innocence and imagination of childhood. Bangs' light-hearted and humorous prose transports readers to a magical world where talking animals, eccentric characters, and fantastical adventures abound. The stories are filled with clever wordplay, clever twists, and gentle moral lessons that will resonate with both children and adults alike. Bangs' writing style is characterized by its charm, wit, and imaginative storytelling, making it a joy to read for all ages. The book is a perfect example of the literary genre known as children's literature, beloved for its ability to entertain, educate, and inspire young readers. Recommended for those looking for a heartwarming and imaginative read that will enchant and uplift the soul.

In Camp With A Tin Soldier

In Camp With A Tin Soldier
Author: John Kendrick Bangs
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 123
Release: 2023-10-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
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In 'In Camp With A Tin Soldier,' John Kendrick Bangs presents a charming and whimsical tale that intertwines elements of fantasy and adventure. Written in a light-hearted tone with a touch of humor, Bangs creates a captivating story that appeals to both children and adults alike. The book delves into the imaginary world of toys coming to life in the presence of a little girl, exploring themes of loyalty, bravery, and friendship. The simple language and engaging plot make it a delightful read for any age group, showcasing Bangs' talent for storytelling in a playful manner. Set in a literary context of early 20th-century children's literature, the book stands out for its imaginative storytelling and enduring appeal. John Kendrick Bangs, known for his works in humor and fantasy, brings his unique voice to 'In Camp With A Tin Soldier' through his creative imagination and wit. His background as a humorist and editor likely influenced the whimsical nature of the story, making it a standout piece in his bibliography. I highly recommend 'In Camp With A Tin Soldier' to readers looking for a delightful and heartwarming tale that transcends age barriers, showcasing Bangs' storytelling prowess in a magical and endearing way.

Futuristic Cars and Space Bicycles

Futuristic Cars and Space Bicycles
Author: Jeremy Withers
Publisher:
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2020-06-04
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1789621755
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Given the extensive influence of the 'transport revolution' on the past two centuries (a time when trains, trams, omnibuses, bicycles, cars, airplanes, and so forth were invented), and given science fiction's overall obsession with machines and technologies of all kinds, it is surprising that scholars have not paid more attention to transportation in this increasingly popular genre. Futuristic Cars and Space Bicycles is the first book to examine the history of representations of road transport machines in nineteenth-, twentieth-, and twenty-first-century American science fiction. The focus of this study is on two machines of the road that have been locked in a constant, often bitter, struggle with one another: the automobile and the bicycle. With chapters ranging from the early science fiction of the pulp magazine era in the 1920s and 1930s, to the postcyberpunk of the 1990s and more recent media of the 2000s such as web television, zines, and comics, this book argues that science fiction by and large perceives the car as anything but a marvelous invention of modernity. Rather, the genre often scorns and ridicules the automobile and instead promotes more sustainable, more benign, more restrained technologies of movement such as the bicycle.

The Literary News

The Literary News
Author: Frederick Leypoldt
Publisher:
Total Pages: 414
Release: 1903
Genre: American literature
ISBN:
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Delphi Complete Works of John Kendrick Bangs (Illustrated)

Delphi Complete Works of John Kendrick Bangs (Illustrated)
Author: John Kendrick Bangs
Publisher: Delphi Classics
Total Pages: 4506
Release: 2017-07-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1788779517
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The late nineteenth century American humorist John Kendrick Bangs was an inventive satirical writer, who inspired the genre of Bangsian fantasy. Famous works like ‘A House-Boat on the Styx’ employed a fantastical premise, involving the use of famous literary or historical individuals and their interactions in the Afterlife. In the popular magazines ‘Puck’ and ‘Life’, Bangs created numerous hilarious characters, including Jimmieboy, the Idiot, Alice in Blunderland, the Unwiseman and a popular Raffles spin-off series — all revealing his important contribution to the development of humorist literature. For the first time in publishing history, this comprehensive eBook presents Bangs’ complete fictional works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Bangs’ life and works * Concise introductions to the novels and other texts * All 14 novels, with individual contents tables * Features rare novels appearing for the first time in digital publishing, including Bangs’ almost lost first novel, ‘Roger Camerden’ * The complete Idiot and Jimmieboy series * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * All of the famous works are fully illustrated with the original artwork, with thousands of images * Rare magazine stories available in no other collection, including ‘The Paradise Club’ series * Includes Bangs’ rare non-fiction work ‘Uncle Sam, Trustee’, digitised here for the first time * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and genresPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titlesCONTENTS:The Novels Roger Camerden (1887) Toppleton’s Client (1893) Mr. Bonaparte of Corsica (1895) A Rebellious Heroine (1896) Emblemland (1901) Mollie and the Unwiseman (1902) Olympian Nights (1902) The Andiron Tales (1906) Alice in Blunderland (1907) The Whole Family: A Novel by Twelve Authors (1908) The Autobiography of Methuselah (1909) Mollie and the Unwiseman Abroad (1910) Jack and the Checkbook (1911) From Pillar to Post (1916)The Jimmieboy Series Tiddledywink Tales (1891) The Tiddledywink’s Poetry Book (1892) In Camp with a Tin Soldier (1892) Half Hours with Jimmieboy (1893) The Mantel-Piece Minstrels, and Other Stories (1896) Bikey the Skicycle and Other Tales of Jimmieboy (1902) Uncollected Jimmieboy TalesThe Raffles Series Mrs. Raffles (1905) R. Holmes & Co. (1906)The Idiot Series Coffee and Repartee (1893) The Idiot (1895) The Idiot at Home (1900) The Inventions of the Idiot (1904) The Genial Idiot (1908) Half-Hours with the Idiot (1917)Associated Shades Series A House-Boat on the Styx (1895) The Pursuit of the House-Boat (1897) The Enchanted Type-Writer (1899) Mr. Munchausen (1901)Other Short Fiction The Lorgnette (1886) New Waggings of Old Tales by Two Wags (1888) Three Weeks in Politics (1894) The Water Ghost, and Others (1894) The Paradise Club (1895) Paste Jewels (1897) Ghosts I Have Met and Some Others (1898) Peeps at Peoples (1899) The Dreamers: A Club (1899) The Booming of Acre Hill and Other Reminiscences of Urban and Suburban Life (1900) Over the Plum-Pudding (1901) Potted Fiction (1908) A Little Book of Christmas (1912)The Plays The Bicyclers, and Three Other Farces (1896)The Poetry Cobwebs from a Library Corner (1899)The Non-Fiction Uncle Sam, Trustee (1902)Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks

Two Wheels Good

Two Wheels Good
Author: Jody Rosen
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2023-06-13
Genre: History
ISBN: 0804141517
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A panoramic revisionist portrait of the nineteenth-century invention that is transforming the twenty-first-century world “Excellent . . . calls to mind Bill Bryson, John McPhee, Rebecca Solnit.”—The New York Times Book Review (Editors’ Choice) ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New Yorker The bicycle is a vestige of the Victorian era, seemingly at odds with our age of smartphones and ride-sharing apps and driverless cars. Yet we live on a bicycle planet. Across the world, more people travel by bicycle than any other form of transportation. Almost anyone can learn to ride a bike—and nearly everyone does. In Two Wheels Good, journalist and critic Jody Rosen reshapes our understanding of this ubiquitous machine, an ever-present force in humanity’s life and dream life—and a flash point in culture wars—for more than two hundred years. Combining history, reportage, travelogue, and memoir, Rosen’s book sweeps across centuries and around the globe, unfolding the bicycle’s saga from its invention in 1817 to its present-day renaissance as a “green machine,” an emblem of sustainability in a world afflicted by pandemic and climate change. Readers meet unforgettable characters: feminist rebels who steered bikes to the barricades in the 1890s, a prospector who pedaled across the frozen Yukon to join the Klondike gold rush, a Bhutanese king who races mountain bikes in the Himalayas, a cycle-rickshaw driver who navigates the seething streets of the world’s fastest-growing megacity, astronauts who ride a floating bicycle in zero gravity aboard the International Space Station. Two Wheels Good examines the bicycle’s past and peers into its future, challenging myths and clichés while uncovering cycling’s connection to colonial conquest and the gentrification of cities. But the book is also a love letter: a reflection on the sensual and spiritual pleasures of bike riding and an ode to an engineering marvel—a wondrous vehicle whose passenger is also its engine.