Torchy, Private Sec. by Sewell Ford
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"Torchy, Private Sec." by Sewell Ford is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young man named Torchy, who starts his career as an office boy at the Corrugated Trust and suddenly finds himself promoted to the position of private secretary. With a blend of humor and adventure, the narrative likely explores his antics and experiences as he navigates the challenges of his new role in
the business world. At the start of the novel, Torchy shares his initial thoughts on his sudden rise from office boy to private secretary, setting the tone for his character's humorous yet earnest demeanor. He describes his everyday encounters at the office, discusses the playful interactions with his boss, Mr. Robert, and foreshadows his romantic interest in a girl named Verona. As the plot unfolds, Torchy's ambition and resourcefulness come to the forefront, particularly when he faces obstacles such as dealing with hierarchy and impressing important figures while remaining true to himself. The opening section establishes a foundation for Torchy's journey, highlighting his relationships and his aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ford, Sewell, 1868-1946 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Lincoln, F. Foster (Frederic Foster) |
| Title | Torchy, Private Sec. |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 92.6 (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 |
| Subject | Private secretaries -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20627 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-20627-1 |
| Release Date | Feb 19, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 595 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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