A Knight on Wheels
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- General readers who want to read public-domain English novels for free
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- Readers interested in early twentieth-century English popular fiction
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About the author
Ian Hay (1876–1952) was a writer known for his humorous depictions of British military and everyday life, though public information about his real name and biographical details is limited. Twelve of his works are included here, covering both fiction and essays: military narratives such as The First Hundred Thousand, an unofficial chronicle of a unit's experiences, along with stories of youth and gentlemanly character like Pip: A Romance of Youth and Scally: The Story of a Perfect Gentleman, as well as novels built around personal fortunes such as A Safety Match, A Knight on Wheels, and A Man's Man. His style is light and witty, skilled at portraying characters through ordinary incidents, and offers some reference value for understanding early twentieth-century British popular literature.
