02236cam a22003013u 4500 41026 UtSlPG 20260610133934.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Caldwell, Adelbert Farrington, 1867-1931 The barefoot time Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-10-11 Produced by Greg Bergquist, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Barefoot Time" by Adelbert Farrington Caldwell is a collection of children's verses and poems, written in the early 20th century. This work delves into themes of childhood wonder, innocence, and the events of rural life, capturing the essence of a simpler time. The verses largely explore various aspects of childhood experiences, reflections on nature, and the heartwarming reminiscences of growing up. The collection includes a range of poems that express the simplicity and beauty of life, as well as the complex emotions tied to memories of family and play. For instance, the titular poem "The Barefoot Time" highlights the nostalgic longing for carefree days of youth, while others like "The Tenement Babies" shed light on the harsher realities faced by children in less fortunate circumstances. Throughout the collection, Caldwell employs a rhythmic and engaging style, making it accessible and delightful for readers both young and old. The poems resonate with universal themes of love, loss, and the joy of discovery, encapsulating the essence of childhood in a time when life was perceived as sweetly innocent. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Children's poetry, American https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41026 81865 81865