Project Gutenberg 2002-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 220 Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith 1856 1923 Riggs, Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin Smith, Kate Douglas Riggs, George Christopher, Mrs. Wiggin, Samuel Bradley, Mrs. Homespun Tales Rose o' the river -- The old Peabody pew -- Susanna and Sue. Produced by A Elizabeth Warren, and David Widger "Homespun Tales" by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. Set in an idyllic, imaginary village that evokes the rustic charm of Yankee life in York County, Maine, the tales revolve around the everyday lives of its colorful inhabitants, exploring their relationships, challenges, and the natural beauty surrounding them. The stories range from romantic endeavors to the humorous intricacies of community life, providing a warm and nostalgic glimpse into rural America. At the start of "Homespun Tales," the reader is introduced to the enchanting Saco River as it serves as both backdrop and character in the narrative. The opening chapter highlights Stephen Waterman, a young man deeply connected to the river, and his burgeoning affection for a local beauty, Rose Wiley. As he enjoys a peaceful morning, Stephen's observations and interactions depict the simplicity and charm of village life. The tale begins to weave together themes of love, adventure, and self-discovery, establishing a foundation for the interpersonal dynamics and local color that will unfold in the subsequent stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories, American PS Text Children's Literature Category: Short Stories Category: American Literature 504457 2025-08-02T07:59:07.331545 text/html 517356 2021-01-27T08:41:57 text/html 262214 2025-08-02T07:59:15.140518 application/epub+zip 269851 2025-08-02T07:59:10.150529 application/epub+zip 264732 2025-08-02T07:59:08.968511 application/epub+zip 461921 2025-08-02T07:59:19.195506 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 428573 2025-08-02T07:59:14.398518 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 391716 2022-09-02T10:25:20.093905 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 439856 2025-08-02T07:59:06.578569 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 439812 2018-03-10T08:29:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 435474 2009-02-01T08:49:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20452 2025-08-02T07:59:19.333471 application/rdf+xml 12666 2025-08-02T07:59:09.470512 image/jpeg 3310 2025-08-02T07:59:09.217511 image/jpeg 173912 2018-03-18T08:21:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 181580 2021-01-27T08:41:57 application/octet-stream application/zip 173335 2009-02-01T08:50:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 253921 2025-08-02T07:59:07.368547 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