Publisher's Synopsis
Baddeck And That Sort Of Thing is a collection of essays written by Charles Dudley Warner, an American essayist and novelist. The book is set in the small town of Baddeck, located in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. The essays cover a range of topics, including the town's history, culture, and people, as well as Warner's personal experiences and observations during his visits to Baddeck. The book is divided into thirteen chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Baddeck. Warner describes the town's natural beauty, its fishing industry, and the local customs and traditions. He also discusses the town's famous residents, including inventor Alexander Graham Bell, who had a summer home in Baddeck. Throughout the book, Warner's writing is humorous and engaging, and he provides a unique perspective on life in a small Canadian town. He also reflects on the differences between American and Canadian culture, and the challenges of living in a foreign country. Overall, Baddeck And That Sort Of Thing is a charming and entertaining book that offers a fascinating glimpse into life in a small Canadian town in the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Canadian history and culture, as well as fans of Charles Dudley Warner's writing.Give us the quiet of a city on the night before a journey. As we mounted skyward in our hotel, and went to bed in a serene altitude, we congratulated ourselves upon a reposeful night. It began well. But as we sank into the first doze, we were startled by a sudden crash. Was it an earthquake, or another fire? Were the neighboring buildings all tumbling in upon us, or had a bomb fallen into the neighboring crockery-store?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.