This edition had all images removed.
Title: Cape Breton Tales
Contents: On the French shore of Cape Breton -- La Rose witnesseth: Of the Bucherons. Of La Belle Mélanie. Of Siméon's sons -- At a Breton calvaire -- The privilege -- Their true love -- Garlands for Pettipaw -- Fly, my heart.
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Produced by Daniel Meade, sp1nd and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Cape Breton Tales" by Harry James Smith is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The narratives celebrate the beauty and culture of Cape Breton, focusing on its Acadian history, unique traditions, and the everyday lives of its residents. The tales often interweave elements of folklore, community life, and enchanting characters that bring the landscape and its people to life. The opening portion of the collection introduces the reader to the vibrant community of Arichat on the French shore of Cape Breton. In a richly descriptive passage, it portrays the arrival of summer and the communal spirit of a Corpus Christi procession, showcasing the Acadian people's devotion and love for their traditions. The narrator reflects on the town's scenic decay, punctuated by memories of its bustling past, where ships filled the harbor. As the chapter unfolds, it captures the cultural richness of Cape Breton through glimpses of local life, highlighting the intertwined themes of faith, nostalgia, and the enduring strength of the community amid change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Smith, Harry James, 1880-1918
Contributor: Smith, Edith
Illustrator: Wiard, Oliver M.
EBook No.: 44257
Published: Nov 22, 2013
Downloads: 280
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Cape Breton Island (N.S.) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Cape Breton Tales
Contents: On the French shore of Cape Breton -- La Rose witnesseth: Of the Bucherons. Of La Belle Mélanie. Of Siméon's sons -- At a Breton calvaire -- The privilege -- Their true love -- Garlands for Pettipaw -- Fly, my heart.
Credits:
Produced by Daniel Meade, sp1nd and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Cape Breton Tales" by Harry James Smith is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The narratives celebrate the beauty and culture of Cape Breton, focusing on its Acadian history, unique traditions, and the everyday lives of its residents. The tales often interweave elements of folklore, community life, and enchanting characters that bring the landscape and its people to life. The opening portion of the collection introduces the reader to the vibrant community of Arichat on the French shore of Cape Breton. In a richly descriptive passage, it portrays the arrival of summer and the communal spirit of a Corpus Christi procession, showcasing the Acadian people's devotion and love for their traditions. The narrator reflects on the town's scenic decay, punctuated by memories of its bustling past, where ships filled the harbor. As the chapter unfolds, it captures the cultural richness of Cape Breton through glimpses of local life, highlighting the intertwined themes of faith, nostalgia, and the enduring strength of the community amid change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Smith, Harry James, 1880-1918
Contributor: Smith, Edith
Illustrator: Wiard, Oliver M.
EBook No.: 44257
Published: Nov 22, 2013
Downloads: 280
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Cape Breton Island (N.S.) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.