02829cam a22003253u 4500 68318 UtSlPG 20260610134558.0 m cr n 260607r20221913utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Nicholson, Meredith, 1866-1947 The provincial American and other papers Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-06-14 The provincial American -- Edward Eggleston -- A provincial capital -- Experience and the calendar -- Should Smith go to church? -- The tired business man -- The spirit of mischief: a dialogue -- Confessions of a "best-seller." D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was created from images of public domain material made available by the University of Toronto Libraries.) "The Provincial American and Other Papers" by Meredith Nicholson is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work explores the perspectives and curiosities of a self-identified "provincial American," reflecting on the cultural and social dynamics of small-town life in Indiana and the broader American landscape. Nicholson draws on personal experiences and historical anecdotes to illustrate the uniqueness and richness of provincial life, aiming to inspire those who feel marginalized by urban sophistication. At the start of the collection, the narrator shares his identity as a provincial American, detailing his origins and early influences amidst the echoes of his childhood in Indiana. The opening section reflects on the remnants of the Civil War as he recalls the presence of local heroes and the imprint of military history in his upbringing. The narrative unfolds through various vignettes, emphasizing the character of Hoosier life, the sense of community, and the wisdom gained from local traditions while contrasting it with the perceived sophistication of metropolitan areas. Nicholson's reflections invite readers to appreciate the colorful and distinct characteristics of provincial life, showing that there are valuable lessons and perspectives to be gleaned from these seemingly simple, rural origins. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Constable & Co. Limited, 1913 American essays -- 20th century https://archive.org/details/provincialameric00nichuoft/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68318 109134 109134