02163cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000430011324500470015626400510020330000470025433600260030133700260032733800360035350000310038950800140042052012590043453400580169365300240175185600430177585600430181867519UtSlPG20260610134547.0mcr n260607r20221920utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aBedford-Jones, H.q(Henry),d1887-194910aBigfoot Joe, and Others: Figments of Fancy 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2022  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2022-02-28  aAl Haines  a"Bigfoot Joe, and Others: Figments of Fancy" by H. Bedford-Jones is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This book presents a series of imaginative tales that explore various themes ranging from the simple life of a lumberjack to the complexities of human experiences in war and art. The stories are characterized by their deep reflections on life, art, and the human spirit, showcasing Bedford-Jones's ability to weave thought-provoking narratives.  The title story, "Bigfoot Joe," introduces the reader to a lumberjack who, despite being overlooked by society's artists—a philosopher, poet, and painter—embodies the essence of creativity and strength through his work with nature. Other narratives like "The Naked Man" delve into the horrors of war, portraying a haunting encounter between soldiers during a time of conflict. The themes of art, existence, and the contrast between societal perception and reality run throughout these stories, offering a rich tapestry of perspectives that invite readers to reflect on their own understanding of life and creativity. Each tale touches upon different human emotions, revealing the beauty and tragedy that coexist in the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cCanada: H. Bedford-Jones, 1920  aAmerican literature4 uhttps://archive.org/details/cihm_9729940uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67519