Uncle Charley (1902)

Uncle Charley is a novel written by Zephine Humphrey and published in 1902. The story revolves around the titular character, Uncle Charley, who is a wealthy and eccentric bachelor living in a small town. Despite his wealth, Uncle Charley is known for his frugality and his love of practical jokes.The novel follows the lives of several characters who are connected to Uncle Charley, including his niece and nephew, his housekeeper, and the local doctor. As the story progresses, the characters become embroiled in a series of humorous and sometimes dramatic situations, all of which are influenced in some way by Uncle Charley.Throughout the novel, Uncle Charley is portrayed as a complex and multifaceted character. On the one hand, he is generous and kind-hearted, often going out of his way to help those in need. On the other hand, he can also be stubborn and obstinate, refusing to change his ways even when it would be in his best interest to do so.Overall, Uncle Charley is a charming and entertaining novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of small-town America at the turn of the 20th century. It is a story about family, friendship, and the importance of living life to the fullest, no matter what obstacles may arise.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.