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100 1 _aGardiner, A. G.
_q(Alfred George),
_d1865-1946
245 1 0 _aWindfalls
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
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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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-11-22
505 0 _aPreface -- Jemima -- On being idle -- On habits -- In defence of wasps -- On Pillar Rock -- Two voices -- On being tidy -- An episode -- On possession -- On bores -- A lost swarm -- Young America -- On great replies -- On boilers and butterflies -- On Hereford beacon -- Chum -- On matches and things -- On being remembered -- On dining -- Idle thoughts at sea -- Two drinks of milk -- On facts and the truth -- On great men -- On swearing -- On a hansom cab -- On manners -- On a fine day -- On women and tobacco -- Down town -- On keyhole morals -- Fleet Street no more -- On waking up -- On re-reading -- February days -- On an ancient people -- On good resolutions -- On a Grecian profile -- On taking a holiday -- Under the sycamore -- On the vanity of old age -- On sighting land.
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520 _a"Windfalls" by Alfred George Gardiner is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on various aspects of nature, life, and personal experiences, all intertwined with Gardiner's sharp wit and keen observations. Through a satire that blends humor with philosophical insights, the essays explore themes such as the beauty of bees, the complexity of human habits, and the peculiarities of social interactions. The opening of "Windfalls" introduces readers to a charming narrative about a drake named Jemima, who is humorously misnamed due to an error at his christening. Gardiner's prose captures an idyllic scene in an orchard where Jemima and a family of Indian runner ducks eagerly follow the narrator, curious and social. The narrator's reflections on Jemima's antics and the deeper lessons they evoke about knowledge and perception serve as a delightful introduction to Gardiner's contemplative style. This setting elegantly transitions into the author's musings on idleness and the struggles of creativity, setting the stage for a rich exploration of daily life infused with nature's essence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish essays -- 20th century
700 1 _aGardiner, Clive,
_d1891-1960
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47429
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