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100	1		_aNicholson, Meredith, _d1866-1947
245	1	4	_aThe provincial American and other papers
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2022
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2022-06-14
505	0		_aThe provincial American -- Edward Eggleston -- A provincial capital -- Experience and the calendar -- Should Smith go to church? -- The tired business man -- The spirit of mischief: a dialogue -- Confessions of a "best-seller."
508			_aD A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was created from images of public domain material made available by the University of Toronto Libraries.)
520			_a"The Provincial American and Other Papers" by Meredith Nicholson is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work explores the perspectives and curiosities of a self-identified "provincial American," reflecting on the cultural and social dynamics of small-town life in Indiana and the broader American landscape. Nicholson draws on personal experiences and historical anecdotes to illustrate the uniqueness and richness of provincial life, aiming to inspire those who feel marginalized by urban sophistication. At the start of the collection, the narrator shares his identity as a provincial American, detailing his origins and early influences amidst the echoes of his childhood in Indiana. The opening section reflects on the remnants of the Civil War as he recalls the presence of local heroes and the imprint of military history in his upbringing. The narrative unfolds through various vignettes, emphasizing the character of Hoosier life, the sense of community, and the wisdom gained from local traditions while contrasting it with the perceived sophistication of metropolitan areas. Nicholson's reflections invite readers to appreciate the colorful and distinct characteristics of provincial life, showing that there are valuable lessons and perspectives to be gleaned from these seemingly simple, rural origins. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited Kingdom: Constable & Co. Limited, 1913
653			_aAmerican essays -- 20th century
856	4		_uhttps://archive.org/details/provincialameric00nichuoft/page/n7/mode/2up
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68318
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