Observations By Mr. Dooley
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About This Book
Finley Peter Dunne (July 10, 1867 – April 24, 1936) was an American humorist and writer from Chicago. In 1898 Dunne published Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War, a collection of his nationally syndicated Mr. Dooley sketches. Speaking with the thick verbiage and accent of an Irish immigrant from County Roscommon, the fictional Mr. Dooley expounded upon political and social issues of the day from his South Side Chicago Irish pub. Dunne's sly humor and political acumen won the support of President Theodore Roosevelt, a frequent target of Mr. Dooley's barbs. Dunne's sketches became so popular and such...
Chapters (39)
- Observations by Mr. Dooley
- Finley Peter Dunne
- A Little Essay on Books
- The Law's Delays
- Sherlock Holmes
- International Amenities
- Art Patronage
- Immigration
- White House Discipline
- Money and Matrimony
- Prince Henry's Visit
- Prince Henry's Reception
- Cuba vs. Beet Sugar
- Bad Men From The West
- European Intervention
- The Philippine Peace
- Soldier and Policeman
- King Edward's Coronation
- One Advantage of Poverty
- The Fighting Word
- Home Life of Geniuses
- Reform Administration
- Work and Sport
- The Names of a Week
- The End of the War
- Newport
- Arctic Exploration
- Machinery
- Swearing
- The War Game
- Newspaper Publicity
- Adventure
- Rights and Privileges of Women
- Avarice and Generosity
- The End of Things
- Hypocrisy
- History
- Enjoyment
- Gratitude
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