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100 1 _aFletcher, J. S.
_q(Joseph Smith),
_d1863-1935
245 1 0 _aMr. Poskitt's Nightcaps: Stories of a Yorkshire Farmer
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-05-29
505 0 _aThe guardian of High Elms Farm -- A stranger in Arcady -- The man who was nobody -- Little Miss Partridge -- The marriage of Mr. Jarvis -- Bread cast upon the waters -- William Henry and the dairymaid -- The spoils to the victor -- An Arcadian courtship -- The way of the comet -- Brothers in affliction -- A man or a mouse -- A deal in odd volumes -- The chief magistrate.
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"Mr. Poskitt's Nightcaps: Stories of a Yorkshire Farmer" by J. S. Fletcher is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book is framed around the character of Mr. Poskitt, a jovial Yorkshire farmer known for regaling his guests with tales from his life and the countryside, blending humor and tragedy in equal measure. Each story offers a glimpse into the rural life of Yorkshire, examining the joys, sorrows, and eccentricities of its people. The opening of the book introduces us to Mr. Poskitt's character and sets the stage for his storytelling. It describes the welcoming environment of Poskitt's home, where he serves hearty meals before settling in to share tales of his experiences over a nightcap. The narrative then shifts to High Elms Farm, which has fallen into disrepair and is rumored to be haunted, as two twin brothers, Isaac and Simpson Greaves, explore the eerie property with plans to rent it. The solicitor reveals past tenants' terrifying experiences linked to the unexplained happenings on the farm, setting up a suspenseful premise for the stories to come. This blend of local lore and charming character study draws readers into a world rich with narrative potential and rural charm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aYorkshire (England) -- Fiction
653 _aShort stories, English
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45685
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