TY  - BOOK
AU  - Waugh,Edwin
TI  - Th' Barrel Organ
AV  - PR 
PY  - 2005///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Short stories
KW  - Lancashire (England) -- Fiction
KW  - English language -- Dialects -- England -- Lancashire -- Texts
N1  - Release date is 2005-06-04; E-text prepared by Todd Augsburger; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Th' Barrel Organ" by Edwin Waugh is a narrative that falls within the genre of regional fiction, likely written in the mid-to-late 19th century, during the Victorian era. The book explores the everyday lives and experiences of working-class characters in a rustic English setting, with a focus on themes of community, humor, and the charm of rural life.   The story unfolds through the interactions of various characters, mainly revolving around the arrival of a barrel organ intended for a chapel. The protagonist encounters his friend Sceawter, a moor-end farmer, and shares a series of amusing anecdotes about local life, including a humorous mishap involving a wash machine and the organ itself. As the characters engage in lighthearted banter, Waugh paints a vivid picture of their world, infusing the narrative with gentle humor and a sense of nostalgia. Ultimately, the book serves as a celebration of the quirks and camaraderie of village life, showcasing the strength of community bonds amidst everyday challenges and delightful follies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15986
ER  -