Project Gutenberg 2007-12-03 Public domain in the USA. 134 Smith, Francis Hopkinson 1838 1915 Smith, F. Hopkinson (Francis Hopkinson) The Man In The High-Water Boots Produced by David Widger "The Man In The High-Water Boots" by Francis Hopkinson Smith is a collection of interwoven stories focusing on personal experiences and observations, likely written in the early 20th century. The book centers around the life and personality of a painter, reflecting on artistic endeavors and the vibrant interactions among a group of friends as they engage in their creative pursuits. It presents themes of camaraderie, the joy of nature, and the passionate pursuit of art. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of a narrator who recounts his time with a group of friends, including a talented painter named Aston Knight. Through lively discussions about art, fishing adventures, and the challenges of outdoor painting, the characters share their philosophies and humorous interactions. Their conversations reveal insights into the painter's creative process, particularly how he immerses himself in nature, literally wading into water to capture its essence. Amidst the vibrant backdrop of the French countryside, the story showcases the joy of friendship, the dedication required for artistry, and the appreciation of life's simple pleasures, as seen through the experiences of the Painter and his companions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories Artists -- Fiction PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: Art 59427 2025-08-10T04:46:49.675014 text/html 56854 2021-02-24T22:36:44 text/html 101974 2025-08-10T04:46:54.721005 application/epub+zip 100746 2025-08-10T04:46:52.559050 application/epub+zip 87849 2025-08-10T04:46:51.317998 application/epub+zip 225693 2025-08-10T04:46:56.328999 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 218535 2025-08-10T04:46:54.087969 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 177222 2022-09-11T06:50:30.547747 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 49322 2025-08-10T04:46:49.405038 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 49287 2018-03-08T13:21:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 48893 2007-12-03T10:27:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 48883 2007-12-03T10:27:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22044 2025-08-10T04:46:56.460971 application/rdf+xml 15892 2025-08-10T04:46:51.991984 image/jpeg 3890 2025-08-10T04:46:51.747073 image/jpeg 20398 2018-03-18T13:48:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 20317 2007-12-03T10:27:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 21995 2021-02-24T22:36:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 20300 2007-12-03T10:27:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 100713 2025-08-10T04:46:49.681026 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