Project Gutenberg 2004-10-31 Public domain in the USA. 270 Riley, James Whitcomb 1849 1916 Johnson, Benj. F. of Boone Johnson, B. F. Pipes O'Pan at Zekesbury Etext produced by Curtis A. Weyant, Project Manager, Keith M. Eckrich, Post-Processor, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger "Pipes O' Pan at Zekesbury" by James Whitcomb Riley is a collection of poems and sketches written during the late 19th century. The work highlights the idyllic charm of small-town life in Indiana, specifically the town of Zekesbury, weaving together character studies of local inhabitants and reflections on the simplicity and emotions of daily experiences. The collection features vivid imagery and a deep sense of nostalgia that resonates throughout the verses. The opening of "Pipes O' Pan at Zekesbury" paints a portrait of the titular town, characterized by its mundane yet colorful events and peculiar characters. The narrator recalls various incidents that illustrate the town's routine, from political orations to humorous mishaps at the local tavern. Key figures introduced include two remarkable locals tied to a phrenology lecture, which sets the stage for the unfolding shenanigans. Through an engaging blend of humor and poignant observation, Riley evokes a sense of community and an appreciation for the ordinary, drawing readers into Zekesbury's unique atmosphere. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Poetry Short stories PS Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry Category: Poetry Category: American Literature 302696 2025-06-06T07:01:45.172751 text/html 310623 2020-12-18T13:48:45 text/html 196481 2025-06-06T07:01:54.724676 application/epub+zip 201512 2025-06-06T07:01:48.753714 application/epub+zip 186660 2025-06-06T07:01:47.315721 application/epub+zip 364810 2025-06-06T07:01:58.610671 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 353456 2025-06-06T07:01:53.727693 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 315684 2022-09-07T13:29:02.395916 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 263915 2023-10-06T11:00:10.658521 text/plain 15565 2025-06-06T07:01:58.752643 application/rdf+xml 12950 2025-06-06T07:01:47.872734 image/jpeg 3459 2025-06-06T07:01:47.593696 image/jpeg 191124 2025-06-06T07:01:45.198726 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia