02251cam a22003253u 4500 936 UtSlPG 20260610133038.0 m cr n 260607r1997||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith, 1856-1923 The Village Watch-Tower Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1997 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 1997-06-01 The village watch-tower -- Tom o' the blueb'ry plains -- The nooning tree -- The fore-room rug -- A village Stradivarius -- The eventful trip of the Midnight Cry Produced by R. McGowan, E. P. McGowan, and David Widger "The Village Watch-Tower" by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century, capturing moments of rural American life at the twilight of that era. The book predominantly focuses on the character of Lucinda Bascom, an elderly observer of village life, who spends her days at the window of her humble home, aptly named the "Village Watch-Tower," where she witnesses the comings and goings of her neighbors and reflects on her long life. The opening of the book introduces us to Lucinda Bascom and her storied past, tying her life experiences to the significant events of the village surrounding her. As Lucinda watches the river and the activity on the road, we get glimpses of village gossip and the dynamics of the local community through her observations and interactions with neighbors. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the setting in Maine, along with details concerning her family history and the community's social fabric, setting the stage for the stories to unfold in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/936 43055 43055