Idle Hour Stories

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Potts, Eugenia Dunlap, 1840-1912

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Idle Hour Stories" by Eugenia Dunlap Potts is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories explore various themes and characters, drawing readers into a world of experiences and adventures that reflect life in a past era, often with elements of drama, romance, and human emotion. At the start of the book, the narrative unfolds with "A Thrilling Experience," where we meet Bowen, a station-master burdened by a stormy night and the pressing duties of his position. As he navigates through an ominous evening alone at the station, he becomes aware of a shady figure and a mysterious package lurking in the corner. The tension escalates when he realizes that the package may not contain what he originally thought, leading to a dramatic confrontation with thieves. The opening sets an engaging atmosphere filled with suspense, promising readers a thrilling blend of intrigue and character-driven storytelling throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Kentuckiana Digital Library, David Garcia and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2005-02-16