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The guests at Mrs. Smithers's high-class boarding-house for gentlemen had assembled as usual for breakfast, and in a few moments Mary, the dainty waitress, entered with the steaming coffee, the mush, and the rolls. The School-master, who, by-the-way, was suspected by Mrs. Smithers... Read Full Overview

Complete digitally restored reprint (facsimile handmade reproduction) of the original edition of 1899 with excellent resolution and outstanding readability. Illustrated with 27 pictures."Coffee and Repartee" written by John Kendrick Bangs is the story of what happens when men... Read Full Overview

John Kendrick Bangs's collection of short stories embodies the essence of wit and humor. With its lively and entertaining anecdotes, you'll dive into stories that are sure to tickle your funny bone. Expect to be charmed by the author's clever and delightful repartee and sly... Read Full Overview

Paul Harvey PI and British Empire political consultant, chats in his office with pal Knox. Colonel Juan Menendez shows them a bat wing someone left for him, and claims someone, seen only as a shadow, watches him. Harvey is plunged into a world of voodoo, vampires and murder,... Read Full Overview

Book Excerpt: ...ches me consuming, with some difficulty, I admit, the cold pastry we have served up to us on Saturday mornings under the wholly transparent alias of 'Hot Bread.' I may have very bad taste, but, in my humble opinion, the man who talks shop is preferable to the... Read Full Overview

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"Coffee and Repartee" from John Kendrick Bangs. American author, editor and satirist (1862-1922).

John Kendrick Bangs (May 27, 1862 - January 21, 1922) was an American author, humorist, editor and satirist. He was born in Yonkers, New York. His father Francis N. Bangs was a lawyer in New York City, as was his brother, Francis S. Bangs. He went to Columbia College from 1880... Read Full Overview

John Kendrick Bangs's collection of short stories embodies the essence of wit and humor. With its lively and entertaining anecdotes, you'll dive into stories that are sure to tickle your funny bone. Expect to be charmed by the author's clever and delightful repartee and sly... Read Full Overview