The Mayor's Lamps

The Mayor's Lamps is a collection of humorous short stories by American author John Kendrick Bangs. The book was first published in 1904 and features a series of tales about the fictional town of Gotham, which is known for its eccentricities and absurdities. The stories center around the town's mayor, who is obsessed with his collection of antique lamps. Each lamp has a unique history and the mayor is determined to acquire them all, no matter the cost. The lamp collection becomes a source of conflict and chaos in the town, as various characters attempt to steal or sabotage the mayor's prized possessions. Throughout the book, Bangs uses satire and wit to poke fun at the absurdities of small-town politics and human nature. The stories are filled with colorful characters, ridiculous situations, and clever wordplay. Overall, The Mayor's Lamps is a lighthearted and entertaining read that offers a humorous commentary on the quirks and foibles of human behavior.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Booming of Acre Hill and Other Reminiscences of Urban and Suburban Life, by John Kendrick Bangs. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417915137.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.