Empty bottles: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Empty bottles is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Spears, Raymond S. (Raymond Smiley) (1876–1950).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Empty Bottles" by Raymond S. Spears is a short story published in the late 1920s, likely as part of a pulp magazine. This narrative centers on the humor and misunderstandings surrounding a simple request for an empty bottle, highlighting the quirks of small-town life and the interactions among its inhabitants. The story follows Frank Hesbern, an awkward and large man who enters the One Way Thru Saloon to request an empty bottle, which he needs to help a sick baby by providing warmth to its stomach. The bartender, Cock Eye Baer, and other patrons find the situation amusing, which leads to a mixture of humor and tension in the town as word spreads. Hesbern's quest for the bottle spirals into misunderstandings and ultimately culminates in a tragic confrontation involving Cock Eye. His death leaves the community reflecting on his character and the laughter he brought, showcasing the themes of camaraderie and the fleeting nature of life in a close-knit society.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Empty bottles
- Author credits: Spears, Raymond S. (Raymond Smiley) (1876–1950)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Bars (Drinking establishments) -- Fiction
- Short stories
- Western stories
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Short Stories
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