Adventures of Bindle by Herbert George Jenkins
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"Adventures of Bindle" by Herbert George Jenkins is a humorous novel likely written in the early 20th century. It follows the exploits of Joseph Bindle, a furniture remover, as he navigates the intricacies of his home life, work, and the various comical characters around him, including his wife, Mrs. Bindle, and a new lodger named Mr. Gupperduck. The book delves into the comedic misunderstandings and domestic disputes that ensue in Bindle's world.
The opening of the book sets the stage for Bindle's witty character as he engages in a humorous conversation with his wife during supper. Tensions arise when Mrs. Bindle announces her intention to take in a lodger to help with their household expenses, causing Bindle to express his reluctance and skepticism towards the idea, especially regarding the newcomer’s interaction with his wife. The reader is introduced to Bindle's personality through his candid remarks and clever wordplay as he reflects on the peculiarities and foibles of both his married life and the people around him, particularly hinting at the humorous complications that may arise with the lodger's arrival. The stage is set for further comedic adventures as the narrative unfolds, indicating that the story will maintain this light-hearted and entertaining tone throughout. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Jenkins, Herbert George, 1876-1923 |
|---|---|
| Title | Adventures of Bindle |
| Credits |
Produced by David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Subject | Married people -- England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Working class -- England -- Fiction |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Bindle, Joseph (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 32285 |
| Release Date | May 7, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 451 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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