The Busher's Honeymoon

By Ring W. Lardner and Ring Lardner

Book Overview

The Busher's Honeymoon is a novel by Ring W. Lardner, first published in 1918. It tells the story of Jack Keefe, a baseball player who marries his sweetheart, the beautiful and wealthy Miss Blanche Betz. The newlyweds embark on a honeymoon tour of the country, during which Jack's antics and misadventures on and off the field continue to cause trouble. Along the way, Jack meets a cast of colorful characters, including a group of hoboes, a traveling salesman, and a team of rival ballplayers. As Jack struggles to balance his love for Blanche with his passion for baseball, he must also confront the realities of life as a professional athlete, including the temptations of fame and fortune, and the constant pressure to perform. With its witty dialogue, vivid characters, and sharp commentary on American culture and society, The Busher's Honeymoon is a classic of early 20th century literature, and a must-read for fans of baseball and American fiction.THIS 44 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: You Know Me Al: A Busher's Letters, by Ring W. Lardner. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417917156.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: 1162887168
• ISBN13: 9781162887166
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 46 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"