Tinker's Dam

Tinker, JosephProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 41K words
Chapters: 5

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Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Tinker's Dam by Joseph TinkerAuthor: Tinker, Joseph,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Feb 20, 2008

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Tinker, Joseph Author

Joseph Tinker is an author about whom very little public information is available. At present, only one of his works is held in our collection, Tinker's Dam. His nationality, dates of birth and death, educational background and writing career cannot be confirmed, so it would be inappropriate to speculate about his life. On the basis of the available information, this work is the main window into the author. The title itself carries the flavor of an English idiom, suggesting that his writing may lean toward popular narrative or involve a degree of humor and irony, though the specific subject matter and style should be judged from the book itself. Because verifiable material is lacking, this introduction can offer only the basic information above. Readers who wish to learn more about Tinker's writing and the influence of his work should consult the text and related reviews; this entry will be expanded as further information becomes available.