Project Gutenberg 2010-11-11 Public domain in the USA. 125 Smith, Francis Hopkinson 1838 1915 Smith, F. Hopkinson (Francis Hopkinson) Kimball, Alonzo 1874 1923 The Wood Fire in No. 3 The Wood Fire in Number 3 In which certain details regarding a lost opal are set forth -- Wherein the gentle art of dining is variously described -- With especial reference to a girl in a steamer chair -- With a detailed account of a dangerous footpad -- In which Boggs becomes dramatic and relates a tale of blood -- Wherein Mac dilates on the human side of "His Worship, the Chief Justice" and his fellow dogs -- Containing Mr. Alexander MacWhirter's views on Lord Ponsonby, Major Yancey, and their kind -- In which Murphy and Lonnegan introduce some mysterious characters -- Around the embers of the dying fire. Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Wood Fire in No. 3" by Francis Hopkinson Smith is a work of fiction written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Sandy MacWhirter, an artist who eagerly creates a warm and inviting community around an open fire in his studio, Room No. 3, fostering camaraderie among various characters, including fellow artists and friends. The book delves into themes of friendship, storytelling, and the nostalgic allure of a welcoming hearth. The opening of the novel introduces the setting of MacWhirter's studio, which lacks a traditional fireplace but is transformed into a comfortable gathering place thanks to the efforts of his friends and their ingenuity. As guests warm themselves by the fire, they engage in animated conversations and storytelling, with MacWhirter at the center, sharing tales that resonate deeply with the group. One particularly captivating story involves Sam Collins and his wealthy backstory, setting the stage for an exploration of friendship and loyalty against the backdrop of an artist’s life. The warmth of the fire symbolizes not just physical warmth, but also the emotional bonds and shared experiences that develop within this creative circle. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/34284/34284-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories, American Storytelling -- Fiction Artists -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 305704 2025-07-14T05:48:12.309128 text/html 306034 2021-01-07T04:39:48 text/html 692232 2025-07-14T05:48:16.339099 application/epub+zip 695326 2025-07-14T05:48:12.989078 application/epub+zip 194015 2025-07-14T05:48:12.644105 application/epub+zip 796995 2025-07-14T05:48:19.091048 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 777725 2025-07-14T05:48:16.001109 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 278614 2022-09-15T14:46:33.791296 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 289004 2025-07-14T05:48:11.867096 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 288788 2021-01-07T04:39:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 288779 2021-01-07T04:39:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22774 2025-07-14T05:48:19.225051 application/rdf+xml 21722 2025-07-14T05:48:12.714097 image/jpeg 3288 2025-07-14T05:48:12.680096 image/jpeg 115263 2021-01-07T04:39:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 674120 2021-01-07T04:39:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 115221 2021-01-07T04:39:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 674671 2025-07-14T05:48:12.358082 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 en.wikipedia