Children of the Dear Cotswolds

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Harker, L. Allen (Lizzie Allen), 1863-1933.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Children of the Dear Cotswolds" by L. Allen Harker is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book captures the essence of life in the idyllic Cotswold region, focusing on the simple, yet rich experiences of its inhabitants. Through various characters, the work illustrates the themes of community, love, and the passage of time in a quaint English setting. At the start of the book, the author introduces Mrs. Birkin, a beloved figure in her village who is excited about the upcoming wedding of a local young lady. We see Mrs. Birkin's world through her efforts to purchase a new bonnet for the occasion. Her kindness is highlighted when she forsakes her desire for a new hat to help a needy neighbor, a gesture that showcases the spirit of the Cotswold community. The opening paints a vivid picture of village life, intertwining community bonds and individual sacrifices, and sets the stage for the other stories yet to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Mrs. Birkin's bonnet

A philosopher of the Cotswolds

Especially those

At Blue House Lock

Keturah

Mrs. Cushion's children

Sanctuary

A Cotswold barmaid

Fuzzy Wuzzy's watch

The dark lady

Her first appearance

"Our fathers have told us"

A Giotto of the Cotswolds

The day after

A coup d'état

the Staceys of Elcombe House

A soldier's button

Paul and the playwright

a misfit

The contagion of honour.

Credits:

Produced by Al Haines

Notes:

Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2014-07-09