Odd Numbers
Being Further Chronicles of Shorty McCabe
Odd Numbers, published in 1912, is one of Sewell Ford's books of stories about Shorty McCabe, the former prizefighter who runs a physical culture studio in New York and tells his adventures in rapid Broadway slang. In these episodes Shorty becomes the confidant of a mixed assortment of clients and acquaintances, from society matrons and spoiled heirs to chorus girls, prizefighters and a grandmother who wants to get going, and he usually finds a way to set their troubles right. Each chapter is a self-contained comic sketch, and the pleasure lies in Shorty's voice, his shrewd good sense and his deflation of pretension. Ford's stories were popular magazine fare and keep a lively picture of the city in the 1910s. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first story is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Odd Numbers
Odd Numbers by Sewell Ford can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Odd Numbers online?
Yes. Odd Numbers opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Odd Numbers free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Odd Numbers is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Odd Numbers in the public domain?
Yes. Odd Numbers by Sewell Ford is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Odd Numbers?
About 4 h 44 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Odd Numbers?
Odd Numbers by Sewell Ford is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
