Scattergood Baines

by Clarence Budington Kelland

The entrance of Scattergood Baines into Coldriver Valley, and the manner of his first taking root in its soil, are legendary. This much is clear past even disputing in the post office at mail time, or evenings in the grocery—he walked in, perspiring profusely, for he was very fat.

Genres: Fiction

252 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1921

About the author

Reporter and Sunday political editor, Detroit News, 1903-07; editor, The American Boy. 1907-15.

Reviews

[James Klabunde · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Classic Collection of Tales of Scattergood Bsines

Somewhat forgotten today Kelland was a prolific writer which had many of his writings serialized in popular magazines of the day. He featured a distinctive humor in his writings. An interesting nostalgic trip to yesterday. Recommended

[Jennifer Booth · Rating 1 out of 5]

Dull!

I thought it was going to a fun read. I was wrong and it was dull. Very boring chapters with 1-d people

[Kilian Metcalf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Low-key, good-humored novel about a Wild West character that makes Donald Trump and Machiavelli look like pikers. Fortunately Scattergood uses his powers to benefit those around him.

[Chris Schwartz · Rating 5 out of 5]

some of the greatest American Literature put to print