Of All Things (Version 2)
Robert C. Benchley
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Length 3 h 21 min
Chapters 23
First published 1921
A collection of exaggerated stories about the common man. Dry and deadpan style of humor. Dedicated to my father, Michael Earl Sproule. (1947-2023) Summary by Aaron Sproule
Chapters
1
Preface Read by Aaron Sproule 2:18
2
Coffee, Megg, And Ilk, Please Read by Aaron Sproule 6:43
3
When Genius Remained Your Humble Servant Read by Aaron Sproule 11:26
4
The Tortures Of Week-End Visiting Read by Aaron Sproule 9:15
5
Gardening Notes Read by Aaron Sproule 7:34
6
Lesson Number One Read by Aaron Sproule 10:53
7
Thoughts On Fuel Saving Read by Aaron Sproule 10:07
8
Not According To Hoyle Read by Aaron Sproule 10:20
9
From Nine To Five Read by Aaron Sproule 11:37
10
Turning Over A New Ledger Leaf Read by Aaron Sproule 7:02
11
A Piece of Roast Beef Read by Aaron Sproule 9:03
12
The Community Masque As A Substitute For War Read by Aaron Sproule 7:13
13
Call for Mr. Kenworthy! Read by Aaron Sproule 9:37
14
Football: Courtesy of Mr. Morse Read by Aaron Sproule 11:12
15
A Little Debit In Your Tonneau Read by Aaron Sproule 7:15
16
A Romance In Encyclopaedia Land: Written 3 Hours Browsing In A New Britannica Set Read by Aaron Sproule 6:20
17
The Passing Of The Orthodox Paradox Read by Aaron Sproule 5:16
18
Shakespeare Explained: Carrying On The System Of Footnotes To A Silly Extreme Read by Aaron Sproule 4:45
19
The Scientific Scenario Read by Aaron Sproule 6:06
20
The Most Popular Book Of The Month Read by Aaron Sproule 5:43
21
Christmas Afternoon: Done In The Manner, If Not The Spirit Of Dickens Read by Aaron Sproule 5:16
22
Hail, Vernal Equinox! Read by Aaron Sproule 8:49
23
Tabloid Editions Read by Aaron Sproule 20:45
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