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"A friend who is near and dear may in time become as useless as a relative." "After being turned down by numerous publishers, he decided to write for posterity." "Whom are you?" he asked, for he had attended business college." Move over Aesop. Brilliant humorous fables and anecdotes... Read Full Overview

Ambition came, with Sterling Silver Breast-Plate and Flaming Sword, and sat beside a Tad aged 5. The wee Hopeful lived in a Frame House with Box Pillars in front and Hollyhocks leading down toward the Pike."Whither shall I guide you?" asked Ambition. "Are you far enough from... Read Full Overview

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Ambition came, with Sterling Silver Breast-Plate and Flaming Sword, and satbeside a Tad aged 5. The wee Hopeful lived in a Frame House with Box Pillars infront and Hollyhocks leading down toward the Pike."Whither shall I guide you?" asked Ambition. "Are you far enough from the... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

"Ade's Fables" from George Ade. American writer, newspaper columnist, and playwright (1866 - 1944).

Experience the wit and wisdom of "Ade's Fables" by George Ade, a collection of satirical short stories that cemented his place as a master of American humor. These fables offer a humorous and insightful look at human nature. Ade's sharp observations and clever storytelling... Read Full Overview

Book Excerpt: all and don't try to Force. He is sure to blow up sooner or later. Take another Lesson to-morrow morning and then publish your Defi in the afternoon."He never had been strong enough to stand off Ambition. So the next Day he took on Old Sure-Thing again and got it... Read Full Overview

Ambition came, with Sterling Silver Breast-Plate and Flaming Sword, and sat beside a Tad aged 5. The wee Hopeful lived in a Frame House with Box Pillars in front and Hollyhocks leading down toward the Pike."Whither shall I guide you?" asked Ambition. "Are you far enough from... Read Full Overview

Ambition came, with Sterling Silver Breast-Plate and Flaming Sword, and satbeside a Tad aged 5. The wee Hopeful lived in a Frame House with Box Pillars infront and Hollyhocks leading down toward the Pike."Whither shall I guide you?" asked Ambition. "Are you far enough from the... Read Full Overview

Ade's Fables is a collection of short stories written by George Ade and published in 1914. The book is divided into 10 chapters, each containing a series of fables that offer humorous and satirical commentary on human behavior and society. The stories are told through the perspectives... Read Full Overview

Ade's Fables is a collection of short stories written by George Ade, an American writer and humorist. The book contains a total of 100 fables, each with its own unique plot and moral message. The stories are written in a lighthearted and humorous style, making them enjoyable... Read Full Overview