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100 1 _aSidney, Margaret,
_d1844-1924
245 1 0 _aTwilight Stories
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1996
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 1996-07-01
505 0 _aChristmas day -- The only woman in the town -- The conquest of Fairyland -- Kentucky Belle -- Prophecies -- Why he was whipped -- "Apples Finkey": the water-boy -- The soldier's reprieve -- Little brown thrushes -- The story of the empty sleeve -- Facing the world -- Robert of Lincoln -- "Dixie" and "Yankee Doodle" -- The barefoot boy -- Babouscka -- Daisies -- Driving home the cows -- The baby's kiss -- The lost diamond snuff box -- The American flag -- Aunt Polly Shedd's brigade -- Corinne's musicale -- Barbara Frietchie -- Sheridan's ride -- The children's hour -- Caryl's plum -- Our two opinions.
508 _aProduced by David Widger, and Charles Keller for Tina
520 _a"Twilight Stories" by Margaret Sidney, Susan Coolidge, Joaquin Miller, and Amy Therese Powelson is a collection of short stories that likely dates from the late 19th century. This compilation encapsulates various narratives that convey morals and reflections on life, love, bravery, and human connection, with a tone that often evokes nostalgia and sentimentality. The stories showcase a range of characters and scenarios, emphasizing themes such as courage, loyalty, and the everyday experiences of people that resonate on a universal level. At the start of the collection, readers are introduced to a series of poems and prose that reflect on various aspects of life— from childhood innocence to tales of historical heroism and relatable family dynamics. The opening segments include whimsical verses about animals and charming descriptions of festive occasions, setting a tone of simple, heartwarming narrative. One notable story revolves around Martha Moulton, a resolute woman during the American Revolution who chooses to protect her home and treasures amidst the chaos of conflict and soldiers, illustrating themes of patriotism and bravery. Overall, the opening of "Twilight Stories" hints at a rich tapestry of heartfelt narratives that invite reflection and imagination, making it engaging for readers who appreciate stories steeped in moral lessons and emotional depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChildren's literature
653 _aPoetry
653 _aShort stories
700 1 _aCoolidge, Susan,
_d1835-1905
700 1 _aMiller, Francis Trevelyan,
_d1877-1959
700 1 _aPowelson, Amy Therese, Mrs.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/594
999 _c42721
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