| Author |
Fitch, George, 1877-1915 |
| Title |
Homeburg Memories
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
The 4:11 train -- The friendly fire-fiend -- Homeburg's two four-hundredths -- The servant question in Homeburg -- Homeburg's leisure class -- Homeburg's worst enemy -- The Homeburg Weekly Democrat -- The Homeburg Marine Band -- The auto game in Homeburg -- The Homeburg telephone exchange -- A Homeburg school election -- Christmas at Homeburg.
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| Credits |
Produced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Homeburg Memories" by George Fitch is a collection of humorous vignettes written in the early 20th century. The book offers a nostalgic and comedic look at life in the fictional small town of Homeburg, illustrating its eccentric inhabitants and their daily experiences, focusing particularly on the impact of the 4:11 train that connects them to the outside world. The narrative unfolds primarily through the observations and reflections of the protagonist, who shares the quirks and charms of his hometown. The opening portion introduces readers to Homeburg through the arrival of the 4:11 train, establishing it as a pivotal event that brings life, excitement, and gossip to the quiet town. The protagonist's interaction with Jim, a friend from the city, sets the stage for a contrast between small-town simplicity and urban complexity as he expresses his affection for the train and the vibrancy it brings. Through humorous anecdotes, Fitch captures various townsfolk eager to greet arriving passengers, showcasing their personalities and the community spirit. The protagonist nostalgically recalls significant moments associated with the train, underscoring its role as a vital link between home and adventure while also revealing the close-knit nature of Homeburg's society. (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 |
City and town life -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
19196 |
| Release Date |
Sep 7, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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