Project Gutenberg 2020-09-12 Public domain in the USA. 175 Williams, Ben Ames 1889 1953 23010356 Thrifty Stock, and Other Stories Thrifty stock -- They grind exceeding small -- Old Tantrybogus -- One crowded hour -- Mine enemy's dog -- "Jeshurun waxed fat" -- Epitome -- A dream -- His honor -- The coward -- Not a drum was heard -- The man who looked like Edison -- Success -- Sheener -- The field of honor -- The unconquered -- The right whale's flukes -- Note. Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Thrifty Stock and Other Stories" by Ben Ames Williams is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories, set in a small village called Fraternity, reflect themes of rural life, nature, and interpersonal relationships, particularly focusing on characters like Lucia Moore and Johnny Dree, who navigate their aspirations and hardships in a farming community. This enchanting backdrop suggests a deep exploration of human emotions, growth, and resilience, likely resonating with readers interested in rich, character-driven narratives. The opening of "Thrifty Stock" introduces Lucia Moore, a young woman grappling with discontent in her new rural life after moving from the city. Frustrated by her father's stubbornness and her mother’s passivity, Lucia seeks solace in the beauty of the surrounding landscape but is inherently restless. She encounters Johnny Dree, a neighbor and skilled orchardist, who captures her interest through his diligent agricultural practices. Their developing relationship hints at themes of individuality, effort, and the possible rejuvenation of both her family’s farm and her own spirit, showcasing the complexities of rural living and the bonds formed therein. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 91.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en Short stories, American American fiction -- 20th century PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: Novels Category: American Literature 575634 2025-09-25T06:33:43.687352 text/html 561335 2024-10-18T06:00:24 text/html 494248 2025-09-25T06:33:52.720279 application/epub+zip 497268 2025-09-25T06:33:45.975318 application/epub+zip 485269 2025-09-25T06:33:44.722283 application/epub+zip 1098805 2025-09-25T06:33:57.716220 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1050581 2025-09-25T06:33:51.620239 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1038947 2022-09-28T13:32:38.887007 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 530284 2025-09-25T06:33:42.492316 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 510444 2024-10-18T06:00:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17107 2025-09-25T06:33:57.850237 application/rdf+xml 19281 2025-09-25T06:33:45.064293 image/jpeg 2665 2025-09-25T06:33:44.888294 image/jpeg 474641 2025-09-25T06:33:43.737298 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