Publisher's Synopsis
Mike Flannery On Duty and Off is a collection of short stories written by Ellis Parker Butler. The book revolves around the character of Mike Flannery, a hardworking and dedicated Irish-American railway worker. The stories are set in the early 20th century and provide a glimpse into the life of railway workers during that era.The book is divided into two parts ������� On Duty and Off. The first part focuses on Mike Flannery's work as a railroad man. The stories in this section are filled with action and adventure, as Mike and his colleagues deal with various challenges and obstacles while working on the railway. From derailments to floods, the stories provide a thrilling look at the dangers faced by railway workers.The second part of the book, Off Duty, focuses on Mike Flannery's personal life. The stories in this section are more lighthearted and humorous, as they explore Mike's relationships with his family, friends, and neighbors. From his attempts to court a young woman to his experiences as a landlord, the stories provide a charming look at the everyday life of an Irish-American in the early 20th century.Overall, Mike Flannery On Duty and Off is a delightful collection of stories that provides a fascinating look at life in America during the early 1900s. Through the character of Mike Flannery, Butler captures both the challenges and joys of working-class life in a rapidly changing society.1909. Butler, the author of more than 30 books and more than 2,000 stories and essays, is most famous for his short story Pigs is Pigs in which a bureaucratic stationmaster insists on levying the livestock rate for a shipment of two pet guinea pigs that soon start proliferating geometrically. Contents: Just Like a Cat; The Three Hundred; and Fleas Will Be Fleas. 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.
