Project Gutenberg 2014-11-22 Public domain in the USA. 572 Gardiner, A. G. (Alfred George) 1865 1946 Gardiner, Alfred George Alpha of the plough plough, Alpha of the Gardiner, Clive 1891 1960 Windfalls Preface -- Jemima -- On being idle -- On habits -- In defence of wasps -- On Pillar Rock -- Two voices -- On being tidy -- An episode -- On possession -- On bores -- A lost swarm -- Young America -- On great replies -- On boilers and butterflies -- On Hereford beacon -- Chum -- On matches and things -- On being remembered -- On dining -- Idle thoughts at sea -- Two drinks of milk -- On facts and the truth -- On great men -- On swearing -- On a hansom cab -- On manners -- On a fine day -- On women and tobacco -- Down town -- On keyhole morals -- Fleet Street no more -- On waking up -- On re-reading -- February days -- On an ancient people -- On good resolutions -- On a Grecian profile -- On taking a holiday -- Under the sycamore -- On the vanity of old age -- On sighting land. Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive "Windfalls" by Alfred George Gardiner is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on various aspects of nature, life, and personal experiences, all intertwined with Gardiner's sharp wit and keen observations. Through a satire that blends humor with philosophical insights, the essays explore themes such as the beauty of bees, the complexity of human habits, and the peculiarities of social interactions. The opening of "Windfalls" introduces readers to a charming narrative about a drake named Jemima, who is humorously misnamed due to an error at his christening. Gardiner's prose captures an idyllic scene in an orchard where Jemima and a family of Indian runner ducks eagerly follow the narrator, curious and social. The narrator's reflections on Jemima's antics and the deeper lessons they evoke about knowledge and perception serve as a delightful introduction to Gardiner's contemplative style. This setting elegantly transitions into the author's musings on idleness and the struggles of creativity, setting the stage for a rich exploration of daily life infused with nature's essence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English essays -- 20th century PR Text Category: Humour Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 467117 2025-08-19T06:45:25.817859 text/html 455996 2024-10-24T12:29:56 text/html 25756177 2025-08-19T06:45:39.126768 application/epub+zip 25725431 2025-08-19T06:45:28.144868 application/epub+zip 238260 2025-08-19T06:45:26.705823 application/epub+zip 25800922 2025-08-19T06:45:47.296767 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 25734102 2025-08-19T06:45:35.431820 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 330261 2022-09-21T14:19:53.974706 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 384611 2025-08-19T06:45:24.420854 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 384764 2018-03-15T10:56:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17690 2025-08-19T06:45:47.531708 application/rdf+xml 15625 2025-08-19T06:45:26.814821 image/jpeg 2714 2025-08-19T06:45:26.761814 image/jpeg 23068122 2025-08-19T06:45:26.334843 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