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This novel is a fast-paced mystery and adventure, centering around an unsuspecting man who is drawn into a whirlwind of crime and intrigue on what was supposed to be an ordinary day. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century New York, the protagonist finds himself embroiled... Read Full Overview

"Smell," P. Sybarite mused aloud.... For an instant he was silent in depression. Then with extraordinary vehemence he continued crescendo: "Stupid-stagnant-sepulchral- sempiternally-sticky-Smell " He paused for both breath and words-pondered with bended head, knitting his brows... Read Full Overview

"Smell," P. Sybarite mused aloud.... For an instant he was silent in depression. Then with extraordinary vehemence he continued crescendo: "Stupid-stagnant-sepulchral- sempiternally-sticky-Smell " He paused for both breath and words-pondered with bended head, knitting his brows... Read Full Overview

A humorous and entertaining fiction story set during the celebration of Independence Day in New York City, authored by Louis Joseph Vance.

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

A humorous and entertaining fiction story set during the celebration of Independence Day in New York City, authored by Louis Joseph Vance.

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

1913. Vance, American screenwriter, short story writer and novelist, begins The Day of Days: Smell, P. Sybarite mused aloud...For an instant he was silent in depression. Then with extraordinary vehemence he continued crescendo: Stupid, stagnant, sepulchral, sempiternally, sticky-Smell... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

1913. Vance, American screenwriter, short story writer and novelist, begins The Day of Days: Smell, P. Sybarite mused aloud...For an instant he was silent in depression. Then with extraordinary vehemence he continued crescendo: Stupid, stagnant, sepulchral, sempiternally, sticky-Smell... 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

"The Day of Days" from Louis Joseph Vance. American novelist (1879-1933).

"The Day of Days" from Louis Joseph Vance. American novelist (1879-1933).