Mr. Sweet Potatoes, and Other Stories by Anonymous
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"Mr. Sweet Potatoes and Other Stories" by Anonymous is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. The narratives explore diverse cultural experiences, featuring quirky characters like the titular milkman, Mr. Sweet Potatoes, who navigates the complexities of his trade in a region of China where dairy products are uncommon. The opening of this collection introduces readers to Mr. Sweet Potatoes, a milkman grappling with the challenges of
running a dairy business among a population indifferent to milk. Through detailed descriptions, we learn about his cows, his daughter, and the temptations faced in his trade, while also gaining insight into the lives and customs of the Chinese community surrounding him. This segment sets a rich, observational tone, inviting readers to ponder the nuances of cultural differences and the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title | Mr. Sweet Potatoes, and Other Stories |
| Contents | Mr. Sweet Potatoes -- Shetland women -- Mardi Gras in nice -- On the farm in winter -- A Chinaman's queue -- Mexican water-carriers -- A very queer house -- In Belgium -- Joe the chimpanzee -- Market day at Pau -- Il Santissimo Bambino. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Charlene Taylor, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's literature |
| Subject | Readers -- Geography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45768 |
| Release Date | May 26, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 425 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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