Police!!!

A manic sprint through early‑twentieth‑century New York becomes the backdrop for a wildly inventive memoir that blurs poetry, satire, and philosophy. The narrator, a self‑styled eccentric, darts past the Metropolitan Museum, Central Park’s animal enclosures, and bustling crowds, all while the shouts of “Police!” echo behind him. As his feet pound the pavement, his mind erupts with reflections on everything from presidential absurdities to the hidden wonders of insects and volcanoes, turning a simple chase into a lively tour of the city’s quirks.

The prose is peppered with playful verses addressed to a beloved Louise, and vivid sketches of street spectacles—seal tanks, hawk‑fox duels, and the chaotic energy of a May Day gathering. Readers are invited to share the exhilaration of a runaway mind, where each turn of the corner reveals another absurd observation, making the frantic flight feel like a spirited exploration of urban life and its hidden poetry.