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The One-Hoss Shay

The One-Hoss Shay

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Number of Chapters: 4

Length: 24 minutes

Language: English

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)

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Preface (Laurie Anne Walden)
Deacon's Masterpiece, The, or The Wonderful One Hoss Shay (Laurie Anne Walden)
How the Old Horse Won the Bet (Laurie Anne Walden)
Broomstick Train, The, or The Return of the Witches (Laurie Anne Walden)
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