The Adventures of Jimmy Brown

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The Adventures of Jimmy Brown

by W. L. (William Livingston) Alden

EN·~3 hours·47 chapters

Chapters

47 total

The - Adventures of Jimmy Brown - WRITTEN BY HIMSELF - AND EDITED - By W. L. ALDEN - ILLUSTRATED

0:06

NEW YORK AND LONDON - HARPER & BROTHERS PUBLISHERS - 1902

0:44

ILLUSTRATIONS.

1:01

THE - ADVENTURES OF JIMMY BROWN.

0:02

MR. MARTIN'S GAME.

5:19

MR. MARTIN'S SCALP.

4:44

A PRIVATE CIRCUS.

5:15

BURGLARS.

4:41

MR. MARTIN'S EYE.

5:03

PLAYING CIRCUS.

5:47

Description

Jimmy Brown is a restless, quick‑witted kid who spends his afternoons turning ordinary moments into extraordinary escapades. When the meddlesome Mr. Martin drops by, the grown‑up’s habit of calling him “Bub” sparks a series of playful challenges, from a makeshift peg‑game on the lawn to daring knife tosses that leave both boys laughing. With his sister Sue’s steady, if slightly weary, hospitality and the ever‑generous Mr. Travers supplying candy and errands, Jimmy’s world is a lively blend of family, neighborhood characters, and endless curiosity.

The narrative follows Jimmy as he invents impromptu contests, fashions wooden pegs, and sets off a chain of comic mishaps that keep the street buzzing. Each episode is illustrated with vivid, whimsical detail, capturing the spirit of a bygone era while celebrating the universal thrill of youthful imagination. Listeners will feel the grass beneath their feet, hear the clatter of a cheap circus act, and join Jimmy in the reckless joy of turning a simple game into a grand adventure.

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Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (212K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Annie R. McGuire

Release date

2018-09-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

W. L. (William Livingston) Alden

W. L. (William Livingston) Alden

1837–1908

Best known as a witty journalist and storyteller, he also helped popularize canoeing in the United States and spent years living in Europe after serving as a U.S. diplomat in Rome. His work blends humor, adventure, and a lively eye for everyday absurdity.

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