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The Four-Masted Cat-Boat, and Other Truthful Tales

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By Charles Battell Loomis
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This collection of humorous sketches presents a variety of whimsical tales that explore the absurdities of everyday life. Each story features unique characters and situations, ranging from a four-masted cat-boat navigating a storm to a fairy tale about a poor individual seeking fortune from a wealthy lady. The narratives blend satire and lighthearted commentary, often highlighting human folly and the quirks of society. With a playful tone, the author invites readers to enjoy the eccentricities of life through a series of entertaining and insightful vignettes.

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Title: The Four-Masted Cat-Boat, and Other Truthful Tales

Author: Charles Battell Loomis

Illustrator: Florence Scovel Shinn

Release date: November 23, 2020 [eBook #63863]
Most recently updated: October 18, 2024

Language: English

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The Four-Masted
Cat-Boat

The
Four-Masted Cat-Boat
And Other Truthful Tales

By
Charles Battell Loomis

With illustrations by
Florence Scovel Shinn

New York
The Century Co.
1899

Copyright, 1899, by
The Century Co.

The De Vinne Press.

TO MY BROTHER
HARVEY WORTHINGTON LOOMIS
I DEDICATE THIS COLLECTION
OF SKETCHES
C. B. L.