02160cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000410011324500360015426400510019030000470024133600260028833700260031433800360034050000310037650800290040752012640043653400450170065300180174565300230176385600430178699900170182923701UtSlPG20260610133538.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aSmith, Francis Hopkinson,d1838-191514aThe Man In The High-Water Boots 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-12-03  aProduced by David Widger  a"The Man In The High-Water Boots" by Francis Hopkinson Smith is a collection of interwoven stories focusing on personal experiences and observations, likely written in the early 20th century. The book centers around the life and personality of a painter, reflecting on artistic endeavors and the vibrant interactions among a group of friends as they engage in their creative pursuits. It presents themes of camaraderie, the joy of nature, and the passionate pursuit of art.  The narrative unfolds through the eyes of a narrator who recounts his time with a group of friends, including a talented painter named Aston Knight. Through lively discussions about art, fishing adventures, and the challenges of outdoor painting, the characters share their philosophies and humorous interactions. Their conversations reveal insights into the painter's creative process, particularly how he immerses himself in nature, literally wading into water to capture its essence. Amidst the vibrant backdrop of the French countryside, the story showcases the joy of friendship, the dedication required for artistry, and the appreciation of life's simple pleasures, as seen through the experiences of the Painter and his companions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShort stories  aArtists -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23701  c64753d64753