Abe Martin's Almanac for 1909

By Kin Hubbard

Book Overview

Abe Martin's Almanac for 1909 is a collection of humorous and satirical stories, poems, and illustrations by American writer Kin Hubbard. The book is based on the character of Abe Martin, a fictional rural Hoosier philosopher who dispenses wisdom and wit in a folksy, colloquial style. The almanac is divided into monthly sections, each containing weather predictions, astrological forecasts, and advice on farming, gardening, and household management. In addition, there are humorous anecdotes, jokes, and sayings, as well as illustrations of Abe Martin and his friends engaged in various activities. The book provides a nostalgic glimpse into rural life in early 20th century America, and is a testament to Hubbard's skill as a humorist and observer of human nature.1908. Illustrated by the author. Contents for 1909: History of the Days, by Prof. Alex Tansey, An agreeable mixture of the romantic and didactic; The Relation of the Turnip to Early Journalism, by Hon. Ex-Editor Cale Fluhart, Heroism and hardships of the frontier editor; The Only Hotel in Town, by Lafayette Bud, A stirring narrative with several character studies; The Ice Cream Cone vs. the Legitimate Channels of Trade, by Ex-Cashier Tell Binkley, A timely and comprehensive article on finance; Questions and Answers, by Miss Fawn Lippincut, Pithy replies to vexatious queries; Review of the Melodeon Hall Stage, by Miss Germ Williams, Lesser lights of the drama that have thrilled the rural playgoer; and Scattered Observations, by Abe Martin, Short paragraphs covering a multitude of subjects, And many anecdotes and essays bearing on the seasonable changes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162636114
• ISBN13: 9781162636115
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"