Project Gutenberg 2015-10-21 Public domain in the USA. 139 Colton, Arthur 1868 1943 Colton, Arthur Willis Frost, A. B. (Arthur Burdett) 1851 1928 Frost, Arthur Burdett Tioba, and Other Tales Tioba -- A man for a' that -- The green grasshopper -- The enemies -- A night's lodging -- On Edom Hill -- Sons of R. Rand -- Conlon -- St. Catherine's -- The spiral stone -- The Musidora sonnet. Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by Google Books "Tioa and Other Tales" by Arthur Colton is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book presents a vivid portrayal of life and characters in a rural setting, possibly featuring the central character Jim Hawks, alongside tales involving local residents and folklore. Through rich descriptions and whimsical narratives, the author seems to explore themes of nature, human folly, and the complexities of interpersonal relationships within small communities. At the start of this collection, the narrative introduces the peaceful yet haunting landscape dominated by the mountain Tioba, and the curious events surrounding its inhabitants. The protagonist observes the interplay of nature and human life, illustrated by a chance encounter with Jim Hawks and a mysterious woman seeking him. As the story unfolds, we are introduced to quirky local characters, reflecting a blend of humor and tragedy, while hints of past conflicts and natural disasters foreshadow deeper tales of the valley and its residents. This opening section sets the tone for the blend of realism and folklore, inviting readers into a world where the characters’ lives are intertwined with the forces of nature and fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Short stories, American American fiction PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: American Literature 271996 2025-07-20T07:12:01.243316 text/html 259123 2024-10-22T23:18:00 text/html 782436 2025-07-20T07:12:05.174324 application/epub+zip 782793 2025-07-20T07:12:01.988334 application/epub+zip 151489 2025-07-20T07:12:01.568315 application/epub+zip 859405 2025-07-20T07:12:07.801311 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 841066 2025-07-20T07:12:04.735342 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 212217 2022-09-22T17:23:28.629893 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 228431 2025-07-20T07:12:00.699353 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 208687 2024-10-22T23:18:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18171 2025-07-20T07:12:07.934288 application/rdf+xml 4581 2025-07-20T07:12:01.670315 image/jpeg 1414 2025-07-20T07:12:01.614337 image/jpeg 1038942 2025-07-20T07:12:01.281349 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