"Back to the Woods: The Story of a Fall from Grace" by Hugh McHugh is a funny story from the early 1900s about a man named John Henry, who gets into all sorts of trouble when his gambling messes up his plans to make a nice home with his wife, Clara J. The story shows how families worked back then, with John Henry betting his household money at the racetrack and then pretending he bought a country home to impress Clara J. His friend, Bunch Jefferson, makes things even wilder, with funny mix-ups and surprise visitors. As John Henry tries to keep up appearances, lying and attempting to maintain his status, the story reveals a series of comical events, but eventually, the book has a happy ending, teaching everyone that family and being honest are what really matters.
Back to the Woods: The Story of a Fall from Grace
By George V. (George Vere) Hobart
A gambling husband’s tall tales spin out of control, inviting chaos and unexpected guests into his and his wife’s quest for a peaceful home.
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About the AuthorGeorge Vere Hobart (1867–1926) was a Canadian-American humorist who authored more than 50 musical comedy librettos and plays as well as novels and songs. At the time of his death, Hobart was "one of America's most popular humorists and playwrights". Hobart gained initial national fame for the "Dinkelspiel" letters, a weekly satirical column written in a German-American dialect. The Library of Congress includes several of his songs in the National Jukebox.
George Vere Hobart (1867–1926) was a Canadian-American humorist who authored more than 50 musical comedy librettos and plays as well as novels and songs. At the time of his death, Hobart was "one of America's most popular humorists and playwrights". Hobart gained initial national fame for the "Dinkelspiel" letters, a weekly satirical column written in a German-American dialect. The Library of Congress includes several of his songs in the National Jukebox.
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