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041 7 _aen
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100 1 _aWaugh, Edwin,
_d1817-1890
245 1 4 _aTh' Barrel Organ
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-06-04
508 _aE-text prepared by Todd Augsburger
520 _a"Th' Barrel Organ" by Edwin Waugh is a narrative that falls within the genre of regional fiction, likely written in the mid-to-late 19th century, during the Victorian era. The book explores the everyday lives and experiences of working-class characters in a rustic English setting, with a focus on themes of community, humor, and the charm of rural life. The story unfolds through the interactions of various characters, mainly revolving around the arrival of a barrel organ intended for a chapel. The protagonist encounters his friend Sceawter, a moor-end farmer, and shares a series of amusing anecdotes about local life, including a humorous mishap involving a wash machine and the organ itself. As the characters engage in lighthearted banter, Waugh paints a vivid picture of their world, infusing the narrative with gentle humor and a sense of nostalgia. Ultimately, the book serves as a celebration of the quirks and camaraderie of village life, showcasing the strength of community bonds amidst everyday challenges and delightful follies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aLancashire (England) -- Fiction
653 _aEnglish language -- Dialects -- England -- Lancashire -- Texts
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15986
999 _c57374
_d57374