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Title: Skookum Chuck Fables: Bits of History, Through the Microscope
Note: Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Skookum Chuck Fables: Bits of History, Through the Microscope" by R. D. Cumming is a collection of fables and stories written in the early 20th century. The work draws upon the local history and culture of British Columbia, particularly through a lens that emphasizes folklore and the human experience in the region's landscapes. The book likely combines humor and insight to reflect on the lives and trials of various characters within these tales. The opening portion introduces readers to a few key stories and characters, beginning with a man from Bruce County who feels trapped in his mundane existence and embarks on a journey for more out of life. His longing for adventure leads him to British Columbia, where he finds both opportunity and a longing for his wife. This initial narrative explores themes of restlessness and the contrast between satisfaction and ambition, hinting at deeper explorations of local life, personal aspirations, and the significance of relationships. The opening establishes a colorful, humorous style that suggests a series of moral or philosophical lessons delivered through engaging tales of everyday people and their connections to their surroundings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cumming, R. D. (Robert Dalziel), 1871-1958
EBook No.: 16926
Published: Oct 23, 2005
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: Canadian wit and humor
Subject: British Columbia -- Anecdotes
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Skookum Chuck Fables: Bits of History, Through the Microscope
Note: Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Alison Hadwin, David Yingling and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Skookum Chuck Fables: Bits of History, Through the Microscope" by R. D. Cumming is a collection of fables and stories written in the early 20th century. The work draws upon the local history and culture of British Columbia, particularly through a lens that emphasizes folklore and the human experience in the region's landscapes. The book likely combines humor and insight to reflect on the lives and trials of various characters within these tales. The opening portion introduces readers to a few key stories and characters, beginning with a man from Bruce County who feels trapped in his mundane existence and embarks on a journey for more out of life. His longing for adventure leads him to British Columbia, where he finds both opportunity and a longing for his wife. This initial narrative explores themes of restlessness and the contrast between satisfaction and ambition, hinting at deeper explorations of local life, personal aspirations, and the significance of relationships. The opening establishes a colorful, humorous style that suggests a series of moral or philosophical lessons delivered through engaging tales of everyday people and their connections to their surroundings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cumming, R. D. (Robert Dalziel), 1871-1958
EBook No.: 16926
Published: Oct 23, 2005
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: Canadian wit and humor
Subject: British Columbia -- Anecdotes
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.