{"product_id":"scattergood-baines-returns-paperback","title":"Scattergood Baines Returns - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScattergood Baines -- the country storekeeper who has become a national hero -- returns in a book filled with homespun philosophy, shrewd American humor, and common sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClarence Budington Kelland (1881-1964) was an American writer known for his prolific output of short stories, novels, and screenplays. Often described as a \"teller of tales,\" Kelland's work spanned genres, but he was best known for his humorous and heartwarming stories featuring ordinary, likable characters. His most famous creation, Scattergood Baines, a shrewd but kind-hearted small-town businessman, appeared in both literature and film. Kelland's accessible, optimistic writing style made him a popular figure in mid-20th-century American fiction, with many of his works adapted for movies and radio.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67601606574303,"sku":"9781434412713","price":27.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/7WjW0euOYX9781434412713.webp?v=1790466694","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/scattergood-baines-returns-paperback","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}