Project Gutenberg 1996-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 208 Sidney, Margaret 1844 1924 Sydney, Margaret Coolidge, Susan 1835 1905 Woolsey, Sarah Chauncey Miller, Francis Trevelyan 1877 1959 Miller, Francis T. Powelson, Amy Therese, Mrs. Twilight Stories Christmas day -- The only woman in the town -- The conquest of Fairyland -- Kentucky Belle -- Prophecies -- Why he was whipped -- "Apples Finkey": the water-boy -- The soldier's reprieve -- Little brown thrushes -- The story of the empty sleeve -- Facing the world -- Robert of Lincoln -- "Dixie" and "Yankee Doodle" -- The barefoot boy -- Babouscka -- Daisies -- Driving home the cows -- The baby's kiss -- The lost diamond snuff box -- The American flag -- Aunt Polly Shedd's brigade -- Corinne's musicale -- Barbara Frietchie -- Sheridan's ride -- The children's hour -- Caryl's plum -- Our two opinions. Produced by David Widger, and Charles Keller for Tina "Twilight Stories" by Margaret Sidney, Susan Coolidge, Joaquin Miller, and Amy Therese Powelson is a collection of short stories that likely dates from the late 19th century. This compilation encapsulates various narratives that convey morals and reflections on life, love, bravery, and human connection, with a tone that often evokes nostalgia and sentimentality. The stories showcase a range of characters and scenarios, emphasizing themes such as courage, loyalty, and the everyday experiences of people that resonate on a universal level. At the start of the collection, readers are introduced to a series of poems and prose that reflect on various aspects of life— from childhood innocence to tales of historical heroism and relatable family dynamics. The opening segments include whimsical verses about animals and charming descriptions of festive occasions, setting a tone of simple, heartwarming narrative. One notable story revolves around Martha Moulton, a resolute woman during the American Revolution who chooses to protect her home and treasures amidst the chaos of conflict and soldiers, illustrating themes of patriotism and bravery. Overall, the opening of "Twilight Stories" hints at a rich tapestry of heartfelt narratives that invite reflection and imagination, making it engaging for readers who appreciate stories steeped in moral lessons and emotional depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Children's literature Poetry Short stories PZ Text Category: Short Stories Category: Historical Novels Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Poetry Category: American Literature 266819 2025-07-01T05:56:46.792583 text/html 262388 2013-01-12T11:09:56 text/html; charset=us-ascii 95624 2013-01-12T11:10:40 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 161085 2025-07-01T05:56:52.782569 application/epub+zip 164696 2025-07-01T05:56:48.548575 application/epub+zip 164696 2025-07-01T05:56:47.448590 application/epub+zip 279604 2025-07-01T05:56:55.556594 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 276827 2025-07-01T05:56:52.098574 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 257770 2022-09-01T06:35:03.231367 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 232197 2025-07-01T05:56:46.353579 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 231941 2009-11-30T05:58:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 92186 2009-11-30T06:00:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21406 2025-07-01T05:56:55.699534 application/rdf+xml 9003 2025-07-01T05:56:47.939564 image/jpeg 2540 2025-07-01T05:56:47.692563 image/jpeg 155142 2025-07-01T05:56:46.814577 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 en.wikipedia