02316cam a22003133u 4500 65786 UtSlPG 20260610134523.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 12026817 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Moreton, Marshall, 1854- The Dance of Dinwiddie Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-07-07 E-text prepared by Sonya Schermann, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "The Dance of Dinwiddie" by Marshall Moreton is a narrative poem written in the early 20th century. This book captures a lively and poignant story centered on a community dance in the small town of Dinwiddie. The narrative unfolds the joyful events of the dance, juxtaposed with the impending disaster of a rising flood, exploring themes of love, community, and the fragility of life. In the story, preparations for a spring dance at Twilleger's farm create a festive atmosphere as townspeople gather to revel in music, laughter, and romance. Among the attendees are various colorful characters, including the charming Malindy, the witty bachelor, and the self-proclaimed "Oracle," who leads the dance with his poetic verses. However, as the festivities continue, the Ohio River rises unexpectedly, trapping the dancers in a harrowing predicament. As panic sets in and the reality of their vulnerable situation becomes clear, the joyous celebration transforms into a desperate struggle for survival. Ultimately, the tale intertwines humor and tragedy, illustrating how quickly joy can turn into fear while also reflecting on the bonds of community and resilience in the face of nature's fury. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Floods -- Ohio River Valley -- Poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65786 106608 106608