"Dumb-bell of Brookfield" is a charming and humorous novel by John Taintor Foote, first published in 1917. Set in the fictional town of Brookfield, the story revolves around the comedic mishaps and social interactions of its quirky residents. Foote's wit and keen observations of small-town life create a delightful narrative that captures the essence of early 20th-century America. With its engaging characters and lighthearted tone, "Dumb-bell of Brookfield" offers a nostalgic and entertaining glimpse into a bygone era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.