Parnassus on Wheels

Parnassus on Wheels

"Parnassus on Wheels" is a 1917 novel written by Christopher Morley and published by Doubleday, Page & Company. The title refers to the Mount Parnassus of Greek mythology; it was the home of the Muses.

ynopsis

"Parnassus on Wheels" is about a fictional traveling book-selling business. The original owner of the business, Roger Mifflin, sells it to 39-year-old Helen McGill, who is tired of taking care of her ailing older brother, Andrew.

External links

* [http://books.google.com/books?id=yvwdAAAAMAAJ "Parnassus on Wheels"] on Google Books


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