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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aPage, Thomas Nelson,
_d1853-1922
245 1 4 _aThe Long Hillside :
_bA Christmas Hare-Hunt In Old Virginia 1908
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-11-16
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"The Long Hillside" by Thomas Nelson Page is a nostalgic short story written in the early 20th century. This work captures a boyhood memory centered around a Christmas hare-hunt in Virginia during the 1860s. Page paints a vivid picture of the joys and camaraderie of youth, exploring themes of adventure, nature, and the simplicity of rural life. The story follows a group of boys, both white and black, as they embark on a long-anticipated hare hunt on Christmas Day. Filled with excitement and a sprinkle of chaos, the hunt involves a motley crew of children and dogs as they chase after hares across fields. Highlights of the tale include various antics, mishaps, and a series of frantic chases that underline the innocence and enthusiasm of childhood. However, the fun is tinged with the consequences of mischief, as the boys face disapproval after allowing the prized hunting dogs to pursue more than just hares, leading to a bittersweet conclusion that underscores the spirit of forgiveness and family during the holiday season. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aAfrican Americans -- Fiction
653 _aVirginia -- Fiction
653 _aSouthern States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23514
999 _c64566
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