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Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse KBE (15 October 1881 - 14 February 1975) was an English author and one of the most widely read humorists of the 20th century. Born in Guildford, the third son of a British magistrate based in Hong Kong, Wodehouse spent happy teenage years at Dulwich College, to which he remained devoted all his life. After leaving school, he was employed by a bank but disliked the work and turned to writing in his spare time. His early novels were mostly school stories, but he later switched to comic fiction, creating several regular characters who became familiar to the public over the years. They include the jolly gentleman of leisure Bertie Wooster and his sagacious valet Jeeves; the immaculate and loquacious Psmith; Lord Emsworth and the Blandings Castle set; the Oldest Member, with stories about golf; and Mr Mulliner, with tall tales on subjects ranging from bibulous bishops to megalomaniac movie moguls.Most of Wodehouse's fiction is set in England, although he spent much of his life in the US and used New York and Hollywood as settings for some of his novels and short stories. He wrote a series of Broadway musical comedies during and after the First World War, together with Guy Bolton and Jerome Kern, that played an important part in the development of the American musical. He began the 1930s writing for MGM in Hollywood. In a 1931 interview, his na ve revelations of incompetence and extravagance in the studios caused a furore. In the same decade, his literary career reached a new peak.Wodehouse worked extensively on his books, sometimes having two or more in preparation simultaneously. He would take up to two years to build a plot and write a scenario of about thirty thousand words. After the scenario was complete he would write the story. Early in his career he would produce a novel in about three months, but he slowed in old age to around six months. He used a mixture of Edwardian slang, quotations from and allusions to numerous poets, and several literary techniques to produce a prose style that has been compared to comic poetry and musical comedy. Some critics of Wodehouse have considered his work flippant, but among his fans are former British prime ministers and many of his fellow writers. (wikipedia.org)
Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse KBE (15 October 1881 - 14 February 1975) was an English author and one of the most widely read humorists of the 20th century. Born in Guildford, the third son of a British magistrate based in Hong Kong, Wodehouse spent happy teenage years at Dulwich College, to which he remained devoted all his life. After leaving school, he was employed by a bank but disliked the work and turned to writing in his spare time. His early novels were mostly school stories, but he later switched to comic fiction, creating several regular characters who became familiar to the public over the years. They include the jolly gentleman of leisure Bertie Wooster and his sagacious valet Jeeves; the immaculate and loquacious Psmith; Lord Emsworth and the Blandings Castle set; the Oldest Member, with stories about golf; and Mr Mulliner, with tall tales on subjects ranging from bibulous bishops to megalomaniac movie moguls.Most of Wodehouse's fiction is set in England, although he spent much of his life in the US and used New York and Hollywood as settings for some of his novels and short stories. He wrote a series of Broadway musical comedies during and after the First World War, together with Guy Bolton and Jerome Kern, that played an important part in the development of the American musical. He began the 1930s writing for MGM in Hollywood. In a 1931 interview, his na ve revelations of incompetence and extravagance in the studios caused a furore. In the same decade, his literary career reached a new peak.Wodehouse worked extensively on his books, sometimes having two or more in preparation simultaneously. He would take up to two years to build a plot and write a scenario of about thirty thousand words. After the scenario was complete he would write the story. Early in his career he would produce a novel in about three months, but he slowed in old age to around six months. He used a mixture of Edwardian slang, quotations from and allusions to numerous poets, and several literary techniques to produce a prose style that has been compared to comic poetry and musical comedy. Some critics of Wodehouse have considered his work flippant, but among his fans are former British prime ministers and many of his fellow writers. (wikipedia.org)
The Coming of Bill (1920) is the nearest Wodehouse ever came to a serious novel, although the influence of the musical comedies he was writing at the time is never far away.
Reproduction of the original: Sunshine Bill by W.H.G Kingston
Reproduction of the original: Sunshine Bill by W.H.G Kingston
""The Coming of Bill"" is a comedic novel by P.G. Wodehouse, first published in 1919. The story follows the escapades of Kirk Winfield, a young American whose life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes a father. As Kirk navigates the challenges of parenthood and marriage, he finds himself embroiled in a series of amusing and often chaotic situations, including misunderstandings, familial disputes, and romantic entanglements. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, the narrative captures the vibrancy of the era and the complexities of family dynamics. Wodehouse's signature wit and humor infuse the narrative, offering readers a delightful and heartwarming exploration of love, parenthood, and the joys and challenges of domestic life. Through its engaging storytelling and endearing characters, ""The Coming of Bill"" exemplifies Wodehouse's keen observations of human nature and relationships, providing a timeless and entertaining literary experience.
"Tracks to Exile" is book 1 of a contemporary crime action series starring the Authors fictional son Bill Peters as a strong but inevitably flawed male hero. The Author has pre written the next 4 books of the Tracks series which are currently being edited for publication in the near future so that the reader will have a series of five completed books. "Tracks of the Purple Camel" "Back Tracks" "Angel Tracks" and "Tracks from Tamworth to the Taliban" will follow Bill's rollicking fast paced adventures as he battles the baddies all over the world based from Australia and his original home of New Zealand. With the Author compared by some to the successful Aussie Author Robert G Barrett and his hero Les Norton the appeal is to both men and woman readers and the total literary works have been described by a significant Australian literary agent as "an accomplished work." In Book 1 we are introduced to Bill Peters as a young man with a tragic past and an uncertain future. He is inserted as an undercover agent into New Zealand's foremost criminal gang the Te Kuri (the dogs) and following the terrible conclusion of that operation he is sent to Australia. Once there Bill is caught in bed with the New South Wales Police Commissioners wife and is forced to run for his life from the corrupt commissioner and his forces.The fast paced tale takes Bill to Kalgoorlie to Perth and to Broome in Western Australia as he endures diverse adventures and seeks to avenge the deaths of those he most loved.
""A Tribute to Arthur Holbrook Bill"" is a book written by Winfred G. Leutner that pays homage to Arthur Holbrook Bill, a prominent figure in the field of accounting. The book is a collection of essays and articles written by various experts in the field, all of whom were influenced by Bill's work and teachings. The book covers a wide range of topics related to accounting, including auditing, taxation, and financial reporting. It also includes personal anecdotes and stories about Bill, providing insight into his life and career. Overall, ""A Tribute to Arthur Holbrook Bill"" is a comprehensive and heartfelt tribute to a man who made significant contributions to the field of accounting.Additional Contributor Is Joseph T. Smith.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Tracks of the Purple Camel: Book Two in the Bill Peters Series
Peter G. Williams
Magnum Press
2019
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Tracks of the Purple Camel follows Bill Peter's exploits in Broome, north-west Australia. Bill is tasked by the Australian Federal Police to assist them to investigate a mass murder at a concert in Sydney NSW by fatally tainted ecstasy pills from Amsterdam, Holland. But, typically for Bill, his efforts are stymied by unexpected tribulations, often brought about by his own somewhat flawed character. Peter G Williams' trademark black humour adds spice and moments of hilarity to this rollicking tale set in one of the world's most beautiful locations.
The William E. Bill Davidson Family: The Life and Times of a Centenarian and His Family
Donald G. Davidson
Booksurge Publishing
2009
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The book traces the history and genealogy of the Davidsons from 1306 Scotland to Ireland and later the American Colonies in 1725. The Clarkes landed in the Colonies in 1624 from England. They were influential in the politics of Rhode Island. The Rollers arrived in the Colonies in 1740 from Germany. They later migrated to Indian Territory. The book chronicles the Davidson Family associations with George Washington and its participations in the American Revolution and Civil War. William M. Davidson served in the Confederacy at Shiloh. Cornelous "Trick" Jones served the Confederacy in the Texas 12th Cavalry Regiment. He was an Indian fighter and cattle drover. He married a Cherokee and had ten children. William E. "Bill" Davidson married Mary Pauline Roller in 1925. They had five children. Historical accounts of their lives are described that chronicles the Bill Davidson Family during the Great Depression, WW II, and post war years to the present day. There is an Index.
