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LoC No.: 25017417
Title: Highland annals
Original Publication: New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1925.
Note: The first six of these sketches were published in The Atlantic Monthly. Number seven appeared in The Reviewer.
Note: Reading ease score: 89.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: About Granpap and trees -- Coretta and autumn -- Serena and wild strawberries -- Sam -- Evvie: somewhat married -- My wild-hog claim: a dubious asset -- Serena takes a boarder -- A proper funeral.
Credits: Emmanuel Ackerman, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary: "Highland Annals" by Olive Tilford Dargan is a collection of narrative sketches written in the early 20th century. The work captures the essence of rural life and the mountainous landscape of the Unakas, depicting the interactions and lives of its characters, notably Granpap and his family. Through vivid imagery and observations, the sketches explore themes of nature, human relationships, and the simplicity of life in the highlands. The opening of "Highland Annals" introduces the character of Granpap Merlin, who personifies the old-world wisdom and earthy connection to the land while maintaining a pragmatic view on life. As the narrator grapples with their inherited farm, the rich flora and changing seasons mirror their emotional journey. The narrative showcases conversations between Granpap and the narrator, reflecting on farming practices, family connections, and the subtleties of mountain life. Dargan's lyrical prose immerses the reader in a contemplative atmosphere, setting the tone for the exploration of relationships and existence within the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dargan, Olive Tilford, 1869-1968
EBook No.: 75567
Published: Mar 9, 2025
Downloads: 744
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, American
Subject: North Carolina -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 25017417
Title: Highland annals
Original Publication: New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1925.
Note: The first six of these sketches were published in The Atlantic Monthly. Number seven appeared in The Reviewer.
Note: Reading ease score: 89.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: About Granpap and trees -- Coretta and autumn -- Serena and wild strawberries -- Sam -- Evvie: somewhat married -- My wild-hog claim: a dubious asset -- Serena takes a boarder -- A proper funeral.
Credits: Emmanuel Ackerman, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary: "Highland Annals" by Olive Tilford Dargan is a collection of narrative sketches written in the early 20th century. The work captures the essence of rural life and the mountainous landscape of the Unakas, depicting the interactions and lives of its characters, notably Granpap and his family. Through vivid imagery and observations, the sketches explore themes of nature, human relationships, and the simplicity of life in the highlands. The opening of "Highland Annals" introduces the character of Granpap Merlin, who personifies the old-world wisdom and earthy connection to the land while maintaining a pragmatic view on life. As the narrator grapples with their inherited farm, the rich flora and changing seasons mirror their emotional journey. The narrative showcases conversations between Granpap and the narrator, reflecting on farming practices, family connections, and the subtleties of mountain life. Dargan's lyrical prose immerses the reader in a contemplative atmosphere, setting the tone for the exploration of relationships and existence within the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dargan, Olive Tilford, 1869-1968
EBook No.: 75567
Published: Mar 9, 2025
Downloads: 744
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, American
Subject: North Carolina -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.