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Deacon's Masterpiece, The, or The Wonderful One Hoss Shay
| Content Provider | Librivox |
|---|---|
| Author | Holmes, Oliver Wendell |
| Abstract | This is a small collection of whimsical poems by the American physician and author Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. "The Deacon's Masterpiece" describes the "logical" outcome of building an object (in this case, a two-wheeled carriage called a shay) that has no weak points. The economic term "one hoss shay," referring to a certain model of depreciation, derives its name from this poem. "How the Old Horse Won the Bet" is a lighthearted look at a horse race. Finally, "The Broomstick Train" is a wonderfully Halloween-y explanation of how an electric tram really works. (Summary by Laurie Anne Walden) |
| Related Links | http://www.archive.org/details/onehossshay_1010_librivox http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30279 |
| File Format | MP2 / MPA / MP3 |
| Language | English |
| Part of Series | The One-Hoss Shay |
| Requires | HTML5 supported browser |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | poetry |
| Alternative Title | The One-Hoss Shay - Deacon's Masterpiece, The, or The Wonderful One Hoss Shay |
| Content Type | Audio |
| Resource Type | Audiobook |
