Trolley Folly by Henry Wallace Phillips

(17 User reviews)   2847
By Reese Davis Posted on Mar 10, 2026
In Category - Gentle Narratives
Phillips, Henry Wallace, 1869-1930 Phillips, Henry Wallace, 1869-1930
English
"Trolley Folly" by Henry Wallace Phillips is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Jimmie Horgan, a carefree young man working as a motorman for the Suburban Trolley Company, who unexpectedly discovers he has inherited five thousand dollars from a long-lost uncle. With this newfound fortune comes a sense of ambition and a des...
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take their trolley car on an adventure that quickly spirals into a series of comedic mishaps. The beginning of the novel introduces Jimmie's character and established context by highlighting his reckless yet cheerful demeanor as he navigates life on the trolley while managing a comedic blend of irony and cynicism. After learning of his unexpected inheritance, Jimmie shares the news with Tommie, and together they decide to abandon their usual routes and explore the city with a sense of newfound freedom. Their journey quickly turns chaotic, with their trolley car becoming emblematic of their desire to defy convention and break free from societal constraints, culminating in humorous encounters with passengers and the challenges of running a trolley service unpredictably. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Logan Davis
3 months ago

Recommended.

Aiden Gonzalez
1 year ago

Wow.

Ashley Nguyen
1 year ago

Five stars!

Daniel Allen
1 year ago

Very helpful, thanks.

Margaret Smith
1 year ago

Recommended.

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4.5 out of 5 (17 User reviews )

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