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  • Turns About Town

    by Robert Cortes Holliday ...
    Turns about town offers a collection of essays that humorously and reflectively explore urban life, focusing on the peculiarities and rhythms of city living. The essays center on themes such as hotel life and social engagements, portraying the diverse characters and everyday absurdities found within bustling cities like New York. The book begins with an appreciation for the rituals and atmosphere ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD

  • Turns about Town

    by Robert Cortes Holliday ...
    "Turns about Town" by Robert Cortes Holliday is a captivating exploration of urban life and the intricate dynamics of community. The narrative weaves together the experiences of various characters, each representing different facets of city living. Through vivid descriptions and engaging dialogue, Holliday paints a picture of the bustling streets, the hidden corners, and the vibrant interactions ... Read more

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  • Peeps at People

    by Robert Cortes Holliday ...
    "Peeps at People" by Robert Cortes Holliday is a captivating exploration of human nature and social interactions. Through a series of insightful essays, Holliday delves into the complexities of relationships, examining how individuals connect, communicate, and sometimes clash. His keen observations and witty prose invite readers to reflect on their own experiences with others, making the book both ... Read more

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  • Walking-Stick Papers

    by Robert Cortes Holliday ...
    "Walking-Stick Papers" by Robert Cortes Holliday is a captivating collection of essays that reflect on the beauty of nature and the intricacies of human experience. Holliday's prose is rich and evocative, drawing readers into his contemplative world where he explores themes of solitude, observation, and the passage of time. His keen insights and vivid descriptions invite readers to appreciate the ... Read more

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  • Walking-Stick Papers

    by Robert Cortes Holliday ...
    In "Walking-Stick Papers," Robert Cortes Holliday presents a richly woven tapestry of personal reflection and philosophical musing interspersed with vivid nature imagery. The book employs a lyrical style that blends essay and memoir, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the author's contemplations as he wanders through the intricacies of life and the natural world. Holliday's prose is both ... Read more

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  • Walking-Stick Papers

    Enriched edition. Exploring Life, Nature, and Humanity in Literary Essays

    by Robert Cortes Holliday, Rachel Kirk ...
    In "Walking-Stick Papers," Robert Cortes Holliday presents a collection of insightful essays interwoven with personal narratives that reflect his experiences as a connoisseur of life's subtleties. Emphasizing the significance of the seemingly mundane, Holliday's literary style combines eloquent prose with keen observational humor, evoking a sense of nostalgia that resonates with readers. Set ... Read more

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  • Peeps at People

    Exploring Human Nature Through Witty Essays

    by Robert Cortes Holliday ...
    In "Peeps at People," Robert Cortes Holliday offers an incisive and engaging collection of essays that delve into the multifaceted nature of human experience. Written in the early 20th century, the book reflects Holliday's keen observational skills and his ability to capture the subtleties of social interactions. With a literary style characterized by wit and a conversational tone, the essays ... Read more

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  • Turns about Town

    Enriched edition. Exploring Urban Life Through Prose and Emotion

    by Robert Cortes Holliday, Rachel Kirk ...
    In "Turns about Town," Robert Cortes Holliday crafts a compelling narrative that intricately weaves together the complexities of urban life with keen psychological observation. With a blend of realism and impressionistic detail, Holliday captures the multifaceted experiences of city dwellers, revealing their hopes, struggles, and day-to-day interactions. The rich texture of his prose is infused ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Walking-stick Papers (Unabridged)

    by Robert Cortes HOLLIDAY ...
    Narrated by Jonathan Bonniwell ...

    Unabridged

    6 hours 38 min

    Robert Cortes Holliday was an American writer and literary editor. Writer and friend, Christopher Morley, wrote of Holliday: " has the genuine gift of the personal essay, mellow, fluent, and pleasantly eccentric." This is a 1918 selection of his essays. ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD

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    Turns About Town (UNABRIDGED)

    by Robert Cortes HOLLIDAY ...
    Narrated by Hudson Alec ...

    Unabridged

    8 hours 22 min

    Robert Cortes Holliday was an early 20th century essayist, editor, and librarian. Writer Christopher Morley said that he "has the genuine gift of the personal essay, mellow, fluent, and pleasantly eccentric." Most of these pleasant pieces appeared originally in various American newspapers and magazines. - Summary by Tom Penn ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD

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    by Christopher Morley, Bart Haley ...
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  • Christopher Morley, Collection

    by Christopher Morley ...
    Christopher Morley (May 5, 1890 – March 28, 1957) was an American journalist, novelist, essayist and poet. He also produced stage productions for a few years and gave college lectures.Morley's first novel, Parnassus on Wheels, appeared in 1917. The protagonist, traveling bookseller Roger Mifflin, appeared again in his second novel, The Haunted Bookshop in 1919.Author of more than 100 novels, books ... Read more

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