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100 1 _aDuncan, Norman,
_d1871-1916
245 1 0 _aChristmas Eve at Swamp's End
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
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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500 _aRelease date is 2008-12-25
505 0 _aThe wistful heart -- A gift neglected -- The making of a man -- Christmas Eve at Swamp's End.
508 _aProduced by David Edwards, Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Christmas Eve at Swamp's End" by Norman Duncan is a sentimental novella written in the early 20th century. Set in a quaint lumber town amidst the snowy landscapes of a northern wilderness, the story revolves around the themes of love, longing, and the spirit of Christmas. It captures the essence of rural life during the festive season and reflects on the deep desires of its characters, particularly through the lens of youthful innocence and the yearning for companionship. The narrative follows Pattie Batch, a tender-hearted seventeen-year-old girl who dreams of having a baby to nurture and love, filling the void left by her lost family. On Christmas Eve, in her quest for belonging, she cleverly arranges a heartfelt gift for a bartender’s baby, hoping to share in the joy of motherhood, despite her circumstances. Unbeknownst to her, a foundling infant, discovered by the local minister John Fairmeadow, becomes a Christmas present intended for her. The tale culminates in a touching reunion between Pattie and the baby, evoking themes of hope and the fulfillment of wishes, making it a heartfelt celebration of the season and the connections we cherish. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aChristmas stories
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27612
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