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One-Hoss Shay

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)

Year of Publication: 1891Genres: Humorous Fiction , Poetry

Running Time: 0 hour 24 minutes 29 seconds

#	Chapter Name
1	Preface Laurie Anne Walden	3:28
2	Deacon's Masterpiece, The, or The Wonderful One Hoss Shay Laurie Anne Walden	5:39
3	How the Old Horse Won the Bet Laurie Anne Walden	8:37
4	Broomstick Train, The, or The Return of the Witches Laurie Anne Walden	6:45