Project Gutenberg 2011-10-26 Public domain in the USA. 501 Gardiner, A. G. (Alfred George) 1865 1946 Gardiner, Alfred George Alpha of the plough plough, Alpha of the Leaves in the Wind A fellow traveller -- On a famous sermon -- On pockets and things -- On a country platform -- On a distant view of a pig -- In defence of ignorance -- On a shiny night -- On giving up tobacco -- The great god gun -- On a legend of the war -- On talk and talkers -- On a vision of Eden -- On a comic genius -- On a vanished garden -- All about a dog -- On the American soldier -- 'Appy 'Einrich -- On fear -- On being called Thompson -- On thinking for one's self -- On sawing wood -- Variations on an old theme -- On clothes -- The duel that failed -- On early rising -- On being known -- On a map of the Oberland -- On a talk in a bus -- On virtues that don't count -- On hate and the soldier -- On taking the call -- A dithyramb on a dog -- On happy faces in the Strand -- On word-magic -- Odin grown old -- On a smile in a shaving glass -- On the rule of the road -- On the indifference of nature -- If Jeremy came back -- On sleep and thought -- On mowing. Produced by Al Haines "Leaves in the Wind" by A. G. Gardiner is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century during wartime. The essays reflect Gardiner's observations and reflections on life and society, as well as human nature, often infused with humor and personal anecdotes. The work serves as a literary diversion amidst the backdrop of the First World War, capturing a moment of introspection and commentary on the world. The opening of the collection introduces the reader to the author's contemplations while riding a train late at night. He finds himself alone in a compartment, which brings about feelings of liberty and self-reflection. This solitude, however, is momentarily interrupted by the presence of a mosquito, which becomes a catalyst for the author's musings on freedom, coexistence, and the quirks of life. Gardiner humorously describes his futile attempts to catch the mosquito, ultimately leading to a philosophical realization about life’s fleeting yet shared nature. This opening sets the tone for the collection, inviting readers to explore Gardiner’s engaging perspectives on everyday experiences and the broader human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en World War, 1914-1918 Outdoor life English essays -- 20th century PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 411181 2025-08-15T10:43:21.089280 text/html 398031 2021-01-08T06:37:25 text/html 303473 2025-08-15T10:43:28.868738 application/epub+zip 309574 2025-08-15T10:43:24.109760 application/epub+zip 226534 2025-08-15T10:43:22.844280 application/epub+zip 495239 2025-08-15T10:43:32.286753 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 479405 2025-08-15T10:43:28.087761 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 379410 2022-09-17T10:18:47.629301 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 380750 2025-08-15T10:43:20.366324 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 380607 2021-01-08T06:37:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 380620 2021-01-08T06:37:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21318 2025-08-15T10:43:32.419712 application/rdf+xml 14563 2025-08-15T10:43:23.379767 image/jpeg 3683 2025-08-15T10:43:23.122760 image/jpeg 151503 2021-01-08T06:37:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 225205 2021-01-08T06:37:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 151430 2021-01-08T06:37:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 297132 2025-08-15T10:43:21.129304 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