Mr. Hawkins' Humorous Adventures by Edgar Franklin
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"Mr. Hawkins' Humorous Adventures" by Edgar Franklin is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story recounts the misadventures of the eccentric inventor Hawkins and his long-suffering neighbor, Griggs, who grapples with Hawkins' ill-fated inventions. The narrative is infused with humor, showcasing the consequences of Hawkins' creative yet often disastrous ideas, which frequently land both characters in absurd situations. The beginning of the novel introduces the character of Hawkins, described
as part inventor and part idiot, whose apparent wealth exacerbates his foolishness. The story opens with Griggs deciding to construct a summer home, only to discover that Hawkins lives nearby, setting the stage for a series of comical mishaps. A significant incident revolves around Hawkins unveiling his latest invention, the "Hawkins Horse-brake," which leads to an uncontrollable ride with Hawkins on his aged horse, Maud S., resulting in chaos and hilarity. Griggs’ attempts to manage the fallout from Hawkins’ inventions create a humorous tension that runs throughout the early chapters, establishing the dynamic between the two characters and setting the tone for their further escapades. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Franklin, Edgar, 1879-1958 |
|---|---|
| Title | Mr. Hawkins' Humorous Adventures |
| Credits |
Produced by Steen Christensen, Tom Chappell, Suzanne L. Shell, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team; the HTML file provided by David Widger. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Subject | Inventors -- Fiction |
| Subject | Neighbors -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 8141 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 501 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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