Publisher's Synopsis
Mike Flannery On Duty and Off is a collection of short stories written by Ellis Parker Butler. The book follows the adventures of Mike Flannery, a hardworking Irish-American railroad man, both on and off the job. The stories are set in the early 20th century and provide a glimpse into the daily life of railroad workers during that time. The book includes a total of 12 stories, each with its own unique plot and cast of characters. Some of the stories are humorous, while others are more serious in tone. They cover a range of topics, including love, friendship, loyalty, and the struggles of working-class life. In one story, Mike Flannery helps a young couple elope by arranging for them to travel on a freight train. In another, he saves a coworker's life during a dangerous derailment. Throughout the book, Mike Flannery's quick wit and strong sense of justice shine through, making him a beloved character among readers. Overall, Mike Flannery On Duty and Off is a charming and entertaining collection of stories that offers a glimpse into a bygone era. The book is suitable for readers of all ages and is sure to delight anyone with an interest in railroad history or classic American literature.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.
