Project Gutenberg 2000-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 132 Higginson, Thomas Wentworth 1823 1911 Higginson, T. W. (Thomas Wentworth) Oldport Days Produced by Judy Boss. HTML version by Al Haines. "Oldport Days" by Thomas Wentworth Higginson is a collection of essays reflecting on the life, culture, and scenery of Oldport, a fictional coastal town, and was likely written in the late 19th century. The narratives delve into the distinct seasonal rhythms of the town, exploring the transition from a bustling summer to the quiet solitude of winter. Higginson's work captures the nostalgic essence of both the environment and the people that inhabit it, weaving in historical anecdotes and observations on society. At the start of "Oldport Days," the author introduces readers to the charming yet melancholic atmosphere of Oldport as summer fades into autumn. The bustling summer crowd departs, leaving behind a quieter community that retains a sense of dignity and history. Higginson paints vivid pictures of the town's landmarks, like the Old Stone Mill, while contrasting the frenetic energy of summer visitors with the serene, reflective pulse of the town in their absence. Through his observations, one senses a deep appreciation for the natural beauty and slower pace of life in Oldport, setting the stage for a more contemplative exploration of the heart and soul of this unique locale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Newport (R.I.) F001 Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature 327202 2025-07-01T12:51:37.260894 text/html 321704 2021-01-01T00:05:49 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 128895 2021-01-01T00:05:49 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 203425 2025-07-01T12:51:43.083893 application/epub+zip 207145 2025-07-01T12:51:39.406903 application/epub+zip 201069 2025-07-01T12:51:38.387908 application/epub+zip 330392 2025-07-01T12:51:46.061857 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 317774 2025-07-01T12:51:42.480910 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 281978 2022-09-02T04:00:40.448277 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 310549 2025-07-01T12:51:36.671899 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 310388 2021-01-01T00:05:49 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 126740 2021-01-01T00:05:49 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18525 2025-07-01T12:51:46.184841 application/rdf+xml 10443 2025-07-01T12:51:38.876877 image/jpeg 2920 2025-07-01T12:51:38.631875 image/jpeg 198278 2025-07-01T12:51:37.288059 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