Ellis Parker Butler
10 books
Humorous Fiction
494
Ellis Parker Butler - Perkins of Portland
Amusing tales showing the effectiveness of advertising some rather questionable products. Perkins and the narrator partner in promotions directed at a gullible and willing public. Unlike most tales of the kind, with...
2 hours 53 minutes
Humorous Fiction
432
Ellis Parker Butler - Adventures of a Suburbanite
Why is the neighbor so obsessed with his car? Where can we find a good gardener? Should we have a Santa Claus at our Christmas party? Yes, this is suburbia… much the same today as it was in 1911. — Summary by Sarah...
3 hours 18 minutes
Humorous Fiction
454
Ellis Parker Butler - Ellis Parker Butler Short Story Collection, Vol 1
Ellis Parker Butler was an American author. He was the author of more than 30 books and more than 2,000 stories and essays. These are eight of his humorous short stories about life. — Summary by KirksVoice
6 hours 36 minutes
Humorous Fiction
441
Ellis Parker Butler - Philo Gubb, Correspondence-School Detective
Philo Gubb, not being content with his job as wallpaper-hanger, has higher aspirations: to become a detective, just like Sherlock Holmes. To that end, he enrolls in a correspondence course, where he gets lessons...
9 hours 3 minutes
