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100 1 _aCumming, R. D.
_q(Robert Dalziel),
_d1871-1958
245 1 0 _aSkookum Chuck Fables: Bits of History, Through the Microscope
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 2005-10-23
508 _aProduced by Alison Hadwin, David Yingling and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Skookum Chuck Fables: Bits of History, Through the Microscope" by R. D. Cumming is a collection of fables and stories written in the early 20th century. The work draws upon the local history and culture of British Columbia, particularly through a lens that emphasizes folklore and the human experience in the region's landscapes. The book likely combines humor and insight to reflect on the lives and trials of various characters within these tales. The opening portion introduces readers to a few key stories and characters, beginning with a man from Bruce County who feels trapped in his mundane existence and embarks on a journey for more out of life. His longing for adventure leads him to British Columbia, where he finds both opportunity and a longing for his wife. This initial narrative explores themes of restlessness and the contrast between satisfaction and ambition, hinting at deeper explorations of local life, personal aspirations, and the significance of relationships. The opening establishes a colorful, humorous style that suggests a series of moral or philosophical lessons delivered through engaging tales of everyday people and their connections to their surroundings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCanadian wit and humor
653 _aBritish Columbia -- Anecdotes
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16926
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