Side-stepping with Shorty by Sewell Ford
"Side-stepping with Shorty" by Sewell Ford is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book introduces readers to Shorty McCabe, a physical culture trainer, who finds himself navigating the complexities of life in New York City filled with eccentric characters, socialite dilemmas, and a taste for humor. It promises a lively exploration of Shorty’s interactions, both comical and poignant, with the wealthy elite and the colorful underbelly of the city.At the start of the story, we meet Shorty, who has gained a reputation in New York for his physical training skills. He receives a call from Fletcher Dawes, a wealthy man seeking to improve his health through Shorty's training. However, this encounter leads to unexpected developments as Shorty grapples with the comedic challenges of dealing with the absurdities of high society. The opening establishes a blend of humor and social commentary, hinting at the adventures and misadventures that are to come as Shorty navigates the relationships and turmoil around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ford, Sewell, 1868-1946 |
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| Illustrator | Wilson, F. Vaux (Francis Vaux), 1874-1938 |
| Title | Side-stepping with Shorty |
| Note | Reading ease score: 89.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | Shorty and the plute -- Rounding up Maggie -- Up against Bentley -- The Tortonis' star act -- Putting Pinckney on the job -- The soaring of the Sagawas -- Rinkey and the phony lamp -- Pinckney and the twins -- A line on Peacock Alley -- Shorty and the stray -- When Rossiter cut loose -- Two rounds with Sylvie -- Giving Bombazoula the hook -- A hunch for Langdon -- Shorty's go with art -- Why Wilbur ducked -- When Swifty was going some -- Playing Wilbur to show -- At home with the Dillons -- The case of Rusty Quinn. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Humorous stories, American |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31659 |
| Release Date | Mar 15, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 138 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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