Mr. Hawkins' Humorous Adventures

"Mr. Hawkins' Humorous Adventures" is a collection of linked stories created between 1904 and 1915 featuring the eponymous inventor and scientist. The protagonist is best at failing to make a series of devices, such as the pumpless pump, work properly. The humorous stories and comic characters will entertain a reader of any literary taste, and simple language makes the book suitable for any age category.