Project Gutenberg 1996-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 99 Sidney, Margaret 1844 1924 Sydney, Margaret Coolidge, Susan 1835 1905 Woolsey, Sarah Chauncey Miller, Francis Trevelyan 1877 1959 Miller, Francis T. Powelson, Amy Therese, Mrs. Twilight Stories Christmas day -- The only woman in the town -- The conquest of Fairyland -- Kentucky Belle -- Prophecies -- Why he was whipped -- "Apples Finkey": the water-boy -- The soldier's reprieve -- Little brown thrushes -- The story of the empty sleeve -- Facing the world -- Robert of Lincoln -- "Dixie" and "Yankee Doodle" -- The barefoot boy -- Babouscka -- Daisies -- Driving home the cows -- The baby's kiss -- The lost diamond snuff box -- The American flag -- Aunt Polly Shedd's brigade -- Corinne's musicale -- Barbara Frietchie -- Sheridan's ride -- The children's hour -- Caryl's plum -- Our two opinions. Produced by David Widger, and Charles Keller for Tina "Twilight Stories" by Margaret Sidney, Susan Coolidge, Joaquin Miller, and Amy Therese Powelson is a collection of short stories that likely dates from the late 19th century. This compilation encapsulates various narratives that convey morals and reflections on life, love, bravery, and human connection, with a tone that often evokes nostalgia and sentimentality. The stories showcase a range of characters and scenarios, emphasizing themes such as courage, loyalty, and the everyday experiences of people that resonate on a universal level. At the start of the collection, readers are introduced to a series of poems and prose that reflect on various aspects of life— from childhood innocence to tales of historical heroism and relatable family dynamics. The opening segments include whimsical verses about animals and charming descriptions of festive occasions, setting a tone of simple, heartwarming narrative. One notable story revolves around Martha Moulton, a resolute woman during the American Revolution who chooses to protect her home and treasures amidst the chaos of conflict and soldiers, illustrating themes of patriotism and bravery. Overall, the opening of "Twilight Stories" hints at a rich tapestry of heartfelt narratives that invite reflection and imagination, making it engaging for readers who appreciate stories steeped in moral lessons and emotional depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Children's literature Poetry Short stories PZ Text Browsing: Children & Young Adult Reading Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 266708 266717 2024-09-01T06:05:21.650965 2023-10-01T05:46:06.157288 text/html text/html 262388 2013-01-12T11:09:56 text/html; charset=us-ascii 95624 2013-01-12T11:10:40 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 140992 2024-09-01T06:05:27.559901 application/epub+zip 144841 2024-09-01T06:05:23.032891 application/epub+zip 144841 2024-09-01T06:05:22.191910 application/epub+zip 260346 2024-09-01T06:05:30.606850 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 257585 2024-09-01T06:05:26.997864 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 257770 2022-09-01T06:35:03.231367 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 232197 232161 2024-09-01T06:05:21.176909 2023-10-01T05:46:05.740273 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 231941 2009-11-30T05:58:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 92186 2009-11-30T06:00:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20947 2024-09-01T06:05:30.757846 application/rdf+xml 9022 2024-09-01T06:05:22.538947 image/jpeg 2542 2024-09-01T06:05:22.363902 image/jpeg 137797 2024-09-01T06:05:21.677155 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia