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Title: Tales of the Chesapeake

Note: Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Bethanne M. Simms, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "Tales of the Chesapeake" by George Alfred Townsend is a collection of narratives written in the late 19th century. The work appears to focus on the history, folklore, and characters of the Chesapeake Bay area, weaving together tales that embody the local culture and landscape. The stories reflect a deep-seated connection to the region, drawing upon its history and the interplay between human experiences and the natural world. The opening of the collection introduces the reader to a nostalgic and sensory-rich depiction of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, specifically referencing the Pocomoke River area. The narrator, possibly reflecting Townsend’s own sentiments, yearns for a return to simpler times and the peace of his childhood home. This setting serves as a backdrop for the series of tales, hinting at stories yet to come, including themes of love, loss, and community. Following this introduction, the narrative shifts to "King of Chincoteague," where varied characters, including an outcast preacher and a Jewish oyster man, engage in a poignant tale surrounding themes of faith, identity, and redemption against the backdrop of Christmas. This blend of rich imagery and character-driven storytelling sets the tone for the remainder of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Townsend, George Alfred, 1841-1914

EBook No.: 18126

Published: Apr 5, 2006

Downloads: 68

Language: English

Subject: Chesapeake Bay Region (Md. and Va.) -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Tales of the Chesapeake

Note: Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Bethanne M. Simms, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "Tales of the Chesapeake" by George Alfred Townsend is a collection of narratives written in the late 19th century. The work appears to focus on the history, folklore, and characters of the Chesapeake Bay area, weaving together tales that embody the local culture and landscape. The stories reflect a deep-seated connection to the region, drawing upon its history and the interplay between human experiences and the natural world. The opening of the collection introduces the reader to a nostalgic and sensory-rich depiction of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, specifically referencing the Pocomoke River area. The narrator, possibly reflecting Townsend’s own sentiments, yearns for a return to simpler times and the peace of his childhood home. This setting serves as a backdrop for the series of tales, hinting at stories yet to come, including themes of love, loss, and community. Following this introduction, the narrative shifts to "King of Chincoteague," where varied characters, including an outcast preacher and a Jewish oyster man, engage in a poignant tale surrounding themes of faith, identity, and redemption against the backdrop of Christmas. This blend of rich imagery and character-driven storytelling sets the tone for the remainder of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Townsend, George Alfred, 1841-1914

EBook No.: 18126

Published: Apr 5, 2006

Downloads: 68

Language: English

Subject: Chesapeake Bay Region (Md. and Va.) -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.