| Author |
Potts, Eugenia Dunlap, 1840-1912 |
| Title |
Idle Hour Stories
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Kentuckiana Digital Library, David Garcia and the PG
Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"Idle Hour Stories" by Eugenia Dunlap Potts is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories explore various themes and characters, drawing readers into a world of experiences and adventures that reflect life in a past era, often with elements of drama, romance, and human emotion. At the start of the book, the narrative unfolds with "A Thrilling Experience," where we meet Bowen, a station-master burdened by a stormy night and the pressing duties of his position. As he navigates through an ominous evening alone at the station, he becomes aware of a shady figure and a mysterious package lurking in the corner. The tension escalates when he realizes that the package may not contain what he originally thought, leading to a dramatic confrontation with thieves. The opening sets an engaging atmosphere filled with suspense, promising readers a thrilling blend of intrigue and character-driven storytelling throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Poetry
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15078 |
| Release Date |
Feb 16, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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