Torchy by Sewell Ford
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"Torchy" by Sewell Ford is a humorous novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character Torchy, a young and ambitious office boy who navigates his way through various jobs and challenges in New York City. The narrative combines elements of wit, mischief, and the pursuit of success in a bustling urban setting. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Torchy as he aims to
secure a job at the Glory Be Mining Company. He asserts his individuality and confidence while dealing with a crowd of other job seekers. After some clever maneuvering, Torchy not only impresses Mr. Pepper, his potential boss, but also lands the job, full of expectations and aspirations. The opening sets the stage for Torchy's adventures and misadventures in the world of work, hinting at the humorous escapades and character dynamics that will unfold throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ford, Sewell, 1868-1946 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Brehm, George, 1878-1966 |
| Title | Torchy |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 90.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20626 |
| Release Date | Feb 19, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 495 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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