Autumn Hours And Fireside Reading (1854)
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ISBN10: 1164340913
ISBN13: 9781164340911
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 318
Weight: 1.40
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164340911
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 318
Weight: 1.40
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Autumn Hours and Fireside Reading is a collection of essays and stories written by Caroline M. Kirkland and published in 1854. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the beauty and pleasures of autumn, and the second part consisting of various short stories and sketches.In the first part, Kirkland describes the changing colors of the leaves, the crispness of the air, and the bounty of the harvest season. She also reflects on the joys of spending time indoors during the autumn months, reading by the fire and enjoying the company of loved ones.The second part of the book includes a variety of stories and sketches, each with its own unique setting and characters. Some of the stories are humorous, while others are more serious and thought-provoking. Throughout the book, Kirkland's writing is characterized by her wit, her keen observations of human nature, and her love of nature and the changing seasons.Overall, Autumn Hours and Fireside Reading is a charming and engaging collection of essays and stories that offers readers a glimpse into the world of mid-19th century America, as seen through the eyes of a talented and observant writer.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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