Project Gutenberg 2006-04-05 Public domain in the USA. 268 Townsend, George Alfred 1841 1914 Townsend, G. A. (George Alfred) Bouquet, Johnny Tales of the Chesapeake E-text prepared by Bethanne M. Simms, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Tales of the Chesapeake" by George Alfred Townsend is a collection of narratives written in the late 19th century. The work appears to focus on the history, folklore, and characters of the Chesapeake Bay area, weaving together tales that embody the local culture and landscape. The stories reflect a deep-seated connection to the region, drawing upon its history and the interplay between human experiences and the natural world. The opening of the collection introduces the reader to a nostalgic and sensory-rich depiction of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, specifically referencing the Pocomoke River area. The narrator, possibly reflecting Townsend’s own sentiments, yearns for a return to simpler times and the peace of his childhood home. This setting serves as a backdrop for the series of tales, hinting at stories yet to come, including themes of love, loss, and community. Following this introduction, the narrative shifts to "King of Chincoteague," where varied characters, including an outcast preacher and a Jewish oyster man, engage in a poignant tale surrounding themes of faith, identity, and redemption against the backdrop of Christmas. This blend of rich imagery and character-driven storytelling sets the tone for the remainder of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Chesapeake Bay Region (Md. and Va.) -- Fiction PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: American Literature 597961 2025-08-07T14:22:01.942354 text/html 607253 2006-04-05T17:42:59 text/html 336933 2025-08-07T14:22:15.409386 application/epub+zip 342127 2025-08-07T14:22:06.500314 application/epub+zip 303136 2025-08-07T14:22:04.533370 application/epub+zip 573680 2025-08-07T14:22:20.983279 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 611673 2025-08-07T14:22:13.366311 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 552294 2022-09-08T14:48:52.205695 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 519818 2025-08-07T14:22:00.542405 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 519573 2006-04-05T17:36:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 519585 2006-04-05T17:36:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20491 2025-08-07T14:22:21.125235 application/rdf+xml 11382 2025-08-07T14:22:05.073344 image/jpeg 3010 2025-08-07T14:22:04.804318 image/jpeg 210584 2006-04-05T17:36:13 application/octet-stream application/zip 246442 2006-04-05T17:43:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 210536 2006-04-05T17:36:13 application/octet-stream application/zip 317489 2025-08-07T14:22:01.990360 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