Frictional Electricity by Charles Heber Clark
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"Frictional Electricity" by Charles Heber Clark, also known by his pen name Max Adeler, is a humorous fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. The book revolves around the misadventures of a plumber named Mordecai Barnes, who provides a comedic exploration of the concept of frictional electricity through a series of events that lead to misunderstandings and unfortunate circumstances. With wit and levity, the book delves into the themes of romance,
rivalry, and the often absurd intersections of life in a way that reflects the style of the era. The story follows Mordecai Barnes as he recounts his experiences in a hospital bed after a series of mishaps involving his infatuation with Bella Dougherty and the rivalry with William Jones, who also seeks Bella's affection. In a misguided attempt to impress Bella, Mordecai attempts to demonstrate the purported healing powers of frictional electricity, inadvertently hypnotizing William and leading to a series of comedic outcomes. As tensions rise, including a confrontation that lands Mordecai in the hospital, the tale culminates in unexpected revelations about relationships and familial ties, particularly with his Aunt Maggie, who disapproves of his antics. Through clever storytelling and humorous dialogue, the book engages readers with its lively characters and amusing events. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Clark, Charles Heber, 1841-1915 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Frictional Electricity From "The Saturday Evening Post." |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23179 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-23179-2 |
| Release Date | Oct 24, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 30, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 331 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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