02164cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000280012624500750015426400510022930000470028033600260032733700260035333800360037950000310041550800900044652011890053653400450172565300200177085600430179099900170183355342UtSlPG20260610134256.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a02019597  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aDay, Holman,d1865-193510aPine Tree Ballads: Rhymed Stories of Unplaned Human Natur' up in Maine 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-08-11  aProduced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive  a"Pine Tree Ballads: Rhymed Stories of Unplaned Human Natur' Up in Maine" by Holman F. Day is a collection of lyrical narratives written in the early 20th century. The compilation captures the essence of rural life in Maine, focusing on the humorous and heartfelt experiences of its inhabitants, showcasing their rugged tenacity and charm. Through vivid characters and scenarios, the work likely explores themes of friendship, community, and the humble yet rich tapestry of life in the countryside.  The opening of this collection introduces readers to the spirit and humor of Maine's rustic inhabitants. The foreword highlights the author’s appreciation for the unique character of Maine residents, followed by the poem "Feedin’ the Stock," which portrays the warmth and simplicity of rural life as a narrator reflects on the joys of tending to livestock. It sets an inviting tone, emphasizing the dedication and hard work of everyday folk, while also hinting at the depth of emotion that accompanies their labor. Through this lens, the reader feels the ambiance of Maine and its people, setting the stage for the ballads that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMaine -- Poetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55342  c96174d96174