Jack-Knife Man

The Jack-Knife Man was originally published in 1913, written by Ellis Parker Butler, an American humorist best known for his satirical work Pigs is Pigs. Set along the Mississippi River, the novel tells the story of Peter Lane, a lonely, eccentric whittler who finds purpose and community after adopting an orphaned boy. It emerged during an era of American literature that favored sentimental, small-town storytelling, and its success led to a 1920 silent film adaptation directed by King Vidor.

The specific 2013 edition published by CreateSpace is a modern print-on-demand reproduction of this classic text. These editions are designed to make public domain works accessible to contemporary readers, utilizing digital archives to preserve the original prose. While the 2013 version does not introduce new illustrations, it serves as a functional vehicle for maintaining Butler's literary legacy in the digital age, catering to those interested in early 20th-century American regional fiction.