The Water Goats, and Other Troubles: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Water Goats, and Other Troubles is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Butler, Ellis Parker (1869–1937).
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"The Water Goats, and Other Troubles" by Ellis Parker Butler is a collection of humorous short stories written in the early 20th century. The book encapsulates various comical situations, reflecting the follies of human behavior and clever observations of everyday life. With witty writing and engaging narratives, the stories explore themes of folly, political satire, and the whimsical nature of mundane tasks. The story "The Water Goats" follows the misadventures of Alderman Michael Toole as he mistakenly believes he is responsible for acquiring exotic "dongola water goats" for a new public park. Hilarity ensues as Toole corresponds with his cousin about the goats, which he assumes swim like ducks, only to discover that they refuse to enter the water at all. Other stories in the collection also revolve around humorous misunderstandings, such as a man caught in a series of unfortunate events involving a nursing bottle, false hair, and acorns. Through his vivid characters and absurd scenarios, Butler paints a picture of the absurdities of life, leaving readers entertained and amused by the quirks of human nature.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Water Goats, and Other Troubles
- Author credits: Butler, Ellis Parker (1869–1937)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Fiction
- Humorous stories
- Short stories, American
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Short Stories
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