02414cam a22003133u 4500 9367 UtSlPG 20260610133231.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Brown, Alice, 1857-1948 Meadow Grass: Tales of New England Life Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-11-01 Number five -- Farmer Eli's vacation -- After all -- Told in the poorhouse -- Heman's ma -- Heartsease -- Mis' Wadleigh's guest -- A righteous bargain -- Joint owners in Spain -- At Sudleigh fair -- Bankrupt -- Nancy Boyd's last sermon -- Strollers in Tiverton. Text file produced by A. Templeton, J. Sutherland, T. Allen and the PG Distributed Proofreaders HTML file produced by David Widger "Meadow Grass: Tales of New England Life" by Alice Brown is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century that explore the intricacies of rural life in New England. The narratives portray various characters from tight-knit communities, highlighting their daily experiences, relationships, and the nostalgia for simpler times through vivid descriptions and rich imagery. At the start of the collection, the opening portion takes the reader into a nostalgic reflection on childhood memories associated with a small schoolhouse in Tiverton. The narrator reminisces about the idyllic rural landscape, the carefree days of youth, and the vibrant life surrounding the school, detailing intricate observations of nature and the simple joys found in daily school routines. Characters from this early reminiscence include classmates who have since led diverse lives, illustrating the passage of time and the enduring bonds of memory. This vivid portrayal sets the tone for the tales that follow, promising a deeper exploration of life’s complexities in a rural setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified New England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9367 51126 51126