""John Henry Smith"" is a humorous romance novel that revolves around the titular character, a young man who loves the outdoors and is always on the hunt for adventure. Written by Frederick Upham Adams, the book takes readers on a journey through the wild landscapes of the American West, as John Henry Smith embarks on a series of hilarious and often absurd escapades.The novel begins with John Henry Smith setting out on a hunting trip with his friend, Jim. However, their expedition takes an unexpected turn when they ...
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""John Henry Smith"" is a humorous romance novel that revolves around the titular character, a young man who loves the outdoors and is always on the hunt for adventure. Written by Frederick Upham Adams, the book takes readers on a journey through the wild landscapes of the American West, as John Henry Smith embarks on a series of hilarious and often absurd escapades.The novel begins with John Henry Smith setting out on a hunting trip with his friend, Jim. However, their expedition takes an unexpected turn when they encounter a group of Native Americans who mistake them for a pair of notorious outlaws. From there, the story takes off, as John Henry Smith finds himself in one bizarre situation after another, from being mistaken for a doctor to getting caught up in a bank robbery.Throughout the book, Adams uses his sharp wit and clever wordplay to create a lighthearted and entertaining atmosphere. He also incorporates elements of romance into the story, as John Henry Smith falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Mary, who is equally adventurous and daring.Overall, ""John Henry Smith"" is a fun and engaging read that will appeal to anyone who loves stories of adventure, humor, and romance. With its colorful characters, witty dialogue, and charming setting, this novel is sure to delight readers of all ages.1905. American inventor, engineer and author. Contents: Miss Harding is Coming; Mainly about Smith; Mr. Harding Wins a Bet; Bishop's Hired Man; The Eagle's Nest; I Play with Miss Harding; Two Boys from Buckfield; Downfall of Mr. Harding; Mr. Smith Gets Busy; The Two Gladiators; The Barn Dance; The St. Andrews Swing; Our New Professional; Myself and I; The Auto and the Bull; Miss Harding Owns Up; The Passing of Percy; Mr. Harding Struggle; The Tornado; Fat Ewes and Sharp Knives; I am Entirely Satisfied; I am Utterly Miserable; A Few Closing Confessions. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
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