The Boss of Little Arcady

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The Boss of Little Arcady

by Harry Leon Wilson

EN·~8 hours·35 chapters

Chapters

35 total
1

ILLUSTRATIONS

0:25
2

CHAPTER I

20:27
3

CHAPTER II

14:45
4

"AND YET I HAVE BEEN PESTERED BY CHEAP FLINGS AT MY PERSONAL BEARING."

10:50
5

CHAPTER III

23:08
6

CHAPTER IV

13:34
7

CHAPTER V

13:16
8

CHAPTER VI

14:10
9

"A-CHESTIN' OUT HIS CHEST LAHK A OLE MA'ASH FRAWG."

0:55
10

CHAPTER VII

24:04

Description

Set in the whimsical hamlet of Little Arcady, the story follows Solon Denney, the sharp‑tongued editor of the local Argus, whose daily columns blend gossip, humor, and a touch of civic pride. When a light‑hearted rumor about the beloved local figure “Upright” Potts threatens to stir the town, Solon’s pen becomes both a weapon and a lifeline for the community. The narrative captures the quirky rhythms of small‑town life, where a single printed line can ripple through every household.

As the townsfolk react to the printed jest, Solon finds himself unexpectedly thrust into the role of the “Boss of Little Arcady,” a title that begins as a joke but soon carries real weight. Through witty dialogue and vivid illustrations, the book explores how reputation, responsibility, and a sense of humor intersect in a place where everyone knows each other’s business. Listeners are invited to linger over the charm and subtle commentary that reveal the delicate balance between authority and affection in this early‑20th‑century portrait.

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Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (485K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Suzanne Shell, Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Release date

2003-12-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Harry Leon Wilson

Harry Leon Wilson

1867–1939

Best known for warm, witty American comedies like Ruggles of Red Gap and Merton of the Movies, this early 20th-century novelist had a sharp eye for social manners and human absurdity. His stories often mix satire with affection, which helps them still feel lively today.

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