The Booming of Acre Hill, and Other Reminiscences of Urban and Suburban Life: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Booming of Acre Hill, and Other Reminiscences of Urban and Suburban Life is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Bangs, John Kendrick (1862–1922).
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"The Booming of Acre Hill and Other Reminiscences of Urban and Suburban Life" by John Kendrick Bangs is a collection of humorous stories written in the early 20th century. The narratives primarily revolve around the suburban community of Dumfries Corners and its inhabitants, tackling the absurdities of suburban life, the clash between nature and development, and the quirks of social ambitions. The opening stories set the stage for quirky, character-driven tales that delve into the intersection of urban convenience and the nostalgia for nature. At the start of the collection, the narrative introduces Acre Hill, a suburban area transformed from a serene landscape to a bustling community with the advent of the Acre Hill Land Improvement Company. The tale follows the chief figure behind this transformation, a mild-mannered man, who struggles with the challenges of promoting Acre Hill to potential residents. His attempts culminate in the introduction of “Jocular Jimson Jones,” a society figure tasked with attracting attention to the area through extravagant social gatherings, ultimately leading to the selling of homes—only for Jimson to vanish, leaving the community to ponder the transient nature of social standing and success. This introductory portion sets a comedic yet poignant tone for what’s to follow, highlighting the idiosyncrasies of suburban living.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Booming of Acre Hill, and Other Reminiscences of Urban and Suburban Life
- Author credits: Bangs, John Kendrick (1862–1922)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- City and town life -- Fiction
- Suburban life -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Short Stories
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