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100 1 _aWright, J. W.
_q(Jacob William),
_d1871-
245 1 4 _aThe Long Ago
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2003-12-01
505 0 _aThe garden -- The river -- Christmas -- Butter, eggs, ducks, geese -- The sugar barrels -- Jimmy, the lamplighter -- Flies -- The autumn leaves -- Getting in the wood -- The rain -- Grandmother -- When day is done.
508 _aProduced by David A. Schwan. HTML version by Al Haines.
520 _a"The Long Ago" by J. W. Wright is a nostalgic semi-autobiographical work that captures the essence of childhood memories, written during the early 20th century. This collection recounts various vignettes of a boy's experiences, emphasizing themes of family, nature, and the simple joys of life in a small Midwestern town. The book draws readers in with its evocative prose and tender reflections on the past. The narrative focuses on the protagonist's cherished memories, particularly his close relationship with his grandmother and the idyllic environment of his childhood home. Each chapter explores different aspects of life, from the beauty of grandmother's garden and the adventures by the river to the excitement of Christmas mornings and seasonal changes. The stories are filled with sensory details and emotional depth, painting a vivid picture of a simpler time when nature, family, and innocence were at the forefront of life. Through these reflections, readers are invited to reminisce about their own pasts and consider the impact of these foundational experiences on their present lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEssays
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4757
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