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100 1 _aVarious
245 1 0 _aSouthern Stories :
_bRetold from St. Nicholas
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2007-12-06
505 0 _aHis Hero, by Minor -- Jericho Bob, by King -- How We Bought Louisiana, by Coffin -- The City that Lives Outdoors, by Harwood -- Queer American Rivers, by Spearman -- The Watermelon Stockings, by Hegan -- The "'Gator", by Moore -- The Earthquake at Charleston, by Gibson -- Hiding Places in War Times, by Gore -- St. Augustine, by Stockton -- Catching Terrapin, by Kappes -- "Locoed", by Marshall -- A Divided Duty, by Cassidy -- The "Walking-Beam Boy", by Stofiel -- The Creature with No Claws, by Harris.
508 _aProduced by Mark C. Orton, Janet Blenkinship, Linda McKeown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Southern Stories" is a collection of short stories by various authors, compiled and retold from the magazine "St. Nicholas," and published in the early 20th century. This anthology captures the rich tapestry of Southern culture, folklore, and historical narratives, showcasing the experiences and imaginations of its characters, many of whom exemplify the charm and trials of life in the South. The opening portion of the collection introduces a series of vivid tales that blend nostalgia with the realities of Southern life, starting with "His Hero" by Margaret Minor, which follows a young boy fascinated by the Civil War and his idolization of General Robert E. Lee. It sets the scene on a picturesque autumn day at Mountain Top Inn, where the boy reminisces about soldiers and battles, leading to a moment of excitement when he meets the general himself. Other stories promise a further exploration of Southern themes, featuring diverse characters and scenarios that range from heroic aspirations to humorous childhood adventures. Each narrative represents a blend of fantasy and reality, inviting readers into a world steeped in Southern tradition and memory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSouthern States -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSouthern States -- Juvenile literature
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23751
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