| Author |
Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith, 1856-1923 |
| Title |
The Village Watch-Tower
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
The village watch-tower -- Tom o' the blueb'ry plains -- The nooning tree -- The fore-room rug -- A village Stradivarius -- The eventful trip of the Midnight Cry
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| Credits |
Produced by R. McGowan, E. P. McGowan, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Village Watch-Tower" by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century, capturing moments of rural American life at the twilight of that era. The book predominantly focuses on the character of Lucinda Bascom, an elderly observer of village life, who spends her days at the window of her humble home, aptly named the "Village Watch-Tower," where she witnesses the comings and goings of her neighbors and reflects on her long life. The opening of the book introduces us to Lucinda Bascom and her storied past, tying her life experiences to the significant events of the village surrounding her. As Lucinda watches the river and the activity on the road, we get glimpses of village gossip and the dynamics of the local community through her observations and interactions with neighbors. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the setting in Maine, along with details concerning her family history and the community's social fabric, setting the stage for the stories to unfold in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
936 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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