An Experiment in Gyro-Hats: A Short Science Fiction Story

That mechanical marvel, the gyroscope, is being used successfully today to keep big ocean liners from rolling. It is being used for the same purpose in submarines, and far many other stabilization purposes. So Ellis Parker Butler, of "Pigs Is Pigs" fame, in this story, seizes upon this almost mechanical miracle-and makes it the feature of his story. Charged with his characteristic humor, the story goes along deliberately from point to point, ludicrous in its absurdity, but having the aspect of a true tale nevertheless. The contrast between the sober man, who cannot help staggering and reeling as he progresses, and the thoroughly drunken man who must walk rigorously straight, is admirably shown, and contributes not a little toward making the story both humorous and interesting. It is a pleasure to publish this new, high quality, and affordable edition of this timeless story.