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A breezy, eye‑opening tour through the bustling streets and quiet corners of early‑20th‑century America, this collection follows a curious traveler as he wanders from the glitter of New York’s cafés to the noisy docks of Chicago. With a witty, conversational voice, the narrator captures the quirks of city life—whether it’s the clatter of a bustling railway station, the hum of a newly‑motorized Detroit, or the surprising charm of a San Francisco tea‑time.
Interwoven with lively sketches, the essays drift from “gastronomic promenades” in Paris to the oddities of shipboard boredom, offering snapshots of ordinary moments that feel both timeless and freshly observed. Readers will enjoy the playful mix of humor and keen social commentary, as the author muses on everything from bustling marketplaces to the quiet contemplation of a city’s skyline. It’s a lively, pictorial diary that invites listeners to explore familiar places with fresh eyes.
Language
en
Duration
~12 hours (705K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2011-04-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1879–1947
A witty American novelist and journalist from Chicago, he turned sharp observations of everyday life into popular books, stories, and travel writing. His work moved easily between humor, fiction, and reporting, and some of it later found its way to the screen.
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