02123cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000043001122450019001552640051001743000047002253360026002723370026002983380036003245000031003605050065003915080053004565201197005095340045017066530028017518560042017793492UtSlPG20260610133113.0mcr n260607r2002||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aWiggin, Kate Douglas Smith,d1856-192310aHomespun Tales 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2002  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2002-10-010 aRose o' the river -- The old Peabody pew -- Susanna and Sue.  aProduced by A Elizabeth Warren, and David Widger  a"Homespun Tales" by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. Set in an idyllic, imaginary village that evokes the rustic charm of Yankee life in York County, Maine, the tales revolve around the everyday lives of its colorful inhabitants, exploring their relationships, challenges, and the natural beauty surrounding them. The stories range from romantic endeavors to the humorous intricacies of community life, providing a warm and nostalgic glimpse into rural America.  At the start of "Homespun Tales," the reader is introduced to the enchanting Saco River as it serves as both backdrop and character in the narrative. The opening chapter highlights Stephen Waterman, a young man deeply connected to the river, and his burgeoning affection for a local beauty, Rose Wiley. As he enjoys a peaceful morning, Stephen's observations and interactions depict the simplicity and charm of village life. The tale begins to weave together themes of love, adventure, and self-discovery, establishing a foundation for the interpersonal dynamics and local color that will unfold in the subsequent stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShort stories, American40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3492