In Simpkinsville: Character Tales - Couverture souple

Stuart, Ruth McEnery

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1419125842 ISBN 13 : 9781419125843

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing Co, 2004

Synopsis

In Simpkinsville: Character Tales by Ruth McEnery Stuart is a collection of short stories set in the fictional town of Simpkinsville. The stories revolve around the lives of ordinary people living in the town and their experiences. The characters are diverse and range from young children to elderly folks, each with their unique quirks and personalities. The book explores themes of love, loss, family, and community through the lens of the characters' lives. The stories are written in a simple and engaging style that captures the essence of small-town life. Stuart's vivid descriptions and attention to detail bring the characters and their surroundings to life, making the reader feel as though they are a part of the community. In Simpkinsville: Character Tales is a heartwarming and charming book that celebrates the beauty of everyday life.""Of co'se, Brother Binney""--he spoke with painful hesitation --""of co'se she'll look for you to come an' to put up a prayer, an' maybe read a po'tion o' Scripture. An' I've thought that over. Seems to me the whole thing is sad enough for religious services--ef anything is. I've seen reel funerals thet wasn't half so mo'nful, ef I'm any judge of earthly sorrers. There wouldn't be any occasion to bring in the doll in the services, I don't think. But there ain't any earthly grief, in my opinion, but's got a Scripture tex' to match it, ef it's properly selected.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

IF you would find the warmest spot in a little village on a cold day, watch the old codgers and see where they congregate. That's what the stray cats do, or perhaps the codgers follow the cats. However that may be, both can be depended upon to find the open door where comfort is. They will probably lead you to the rear end of the village store, the tobacco-stained drawing-room, where an old stove dispenses hospitality in an atmosphere like unto which, for genial disposition, there is none so unfailing. From November to May the old stove in the back of Chris Rowton's store was, to its devotees at least, the most popular hostess in Simpkinsville. And, be it understood, her circle was composed of people of good repute. Even the cats sleeping at her feet, if personally tramps, were well connected, being lineal descendants of known cats belonging to families in regular standing. Many, indeed, were natives of the shop, and had come into this kingdom of comfort in a certain feline lying-in hospital behind the rows of barrels that flanked the stove on either side. It was the last day of December. The wind was raw and cold, and of a fitful mind, blowing in contrary gusts, and throwing into the faces of people going in all directions various samples from the winter storehouse of the sky, now a threat, a promise, or a dare as to how the new year should come in. "Blest if Doc' ain't got snow on his coat! Rainin' when I come in," said one of two old men who drew their seats back a little while the speaker pushed a chair forward with his boot. "Reckon I got both froze and wet drops on me twix' this an' Meredith's," drawled the newcomer, depositing his saddle-bags beside his chair, wiping the drops from his sleeves over the stove, and spreading his thin palms for its grateful return of warm steam.

Présentation de l'éditeur

That swhat the stray cats do, or perhaps the codgers follow the cats. However that may be, both can be de pended upon to find the open door where comfort is. They will probably lead you to the rear end of the village store, the tobacco-stained drawingroom, where an old stove dispenses hospitality in an atmosphere like unto which, for genial dispo sition, there is none so unfailing. From November to May the old stove in the back of Chris Rowton sstore was, to its devotees at least, the most popular hostess in Simpkinsville. A nd, be it understood, her circle was com posed of people of good repute.
(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing Co
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1419125842
• ISBN 13: 9781419125843
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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