Tales of a Vanishing River by Earl H. Reed
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| Author | Reed, Earl H. (Earl Howell), 1863-1931 |
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| LoC No. | 20022228 |
| Title | Tales of a Vanishing River |
| Note | Illustrated by the author. |
| Contents | The Vanishing River -- The silver arrow -- The brass bound box -- The "wether book" of Buck Granger's grandfather -- Tipton Posey's store -- Muskrat Hyatt's redemption -- The Turkey Club -- The predicaments of Colonel Peets -- His unlucky star. |
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| Summary | "Tales of a Vanishing River" by Earl H. Reed is a collection of sketches and stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life along the Kankakee River, capturing both its natural beauty and the changes brought about by human activity. Through vivid descriptions and reflections, it delves into historical accounts involving early explorers and the impact of settlement on the land and its inhabitants. The opening of the book presents a poetic depiction of the Kankakee River's early environment, filled with rich wildlife, lush vegetation, and the presence of Native American tribes. Reed introduces the river as a once-thriving ecosystem that served as a significant waterway for both wildlife and early explorers like LaSalle. He reflects on the transformation of the region, lamenting the loss of its natural state due to human encroachment and development. The narrative conveys a deep sense of nostalgia, hinting at the river's past splendor while foretelling the consequences of its alteration through progress, setting the tone for the stories that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F516: United States local history: Ohio River and Valley. |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Subject | Kankakee River (Ind. and Ill.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Illinois -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61017 |
| Release Date | Dec 25, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 87 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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