Children of the Dear Cotswolds by L. Allen Harker
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"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.)
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| Creator | Harker, L. Allen (Lizzie Allen), 1863-1933 |
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| Title | Children of the Dear Cotswolds |
| 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 |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Cotswold Hills (England) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46548 |
| Release Date | Jul 9, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 441 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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