Project Gutenberg 2022-02-28 Public domain in the USA. 145 Bedford-Jones, H. (Henry) 1887 1949 Bedford-Jones, Henry James O'Brien Wycliffe, John Hawkwood, Allan Bigfoot Joe, and Others: Figments of Fancy $aCanada :$bH. Bedford-Jones,$c1920. Al Haines "Bigfoot Joe, and Others: Figments of Fancy" by H. Bedford-Jones is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This book presents a series of imaginative tales that explore various themes ranging from the simple life of a lumberjack to the complexities of human experiences in war and art. The stories are characterized by their deep reflections on life, art, and the human spirit, showcasing Bedford-Jones's ability to weave thought-provoking narratives. The title story, "Bigfoot Joe," introduces the reader to a lumberjack who, despite being overlooked by society's artists—a philosopher, poet, and painter—embodies the essence of creativity and strength through his work with nature. Other narratives like "The Naked Man" delve into the horrors of war, portraying a haunting encounter between soldiers during a time of conflict. The themes of art, existence, and the contrast between societal perception and reality run throughout these stories, offering a rich tapestry of perspectives that invite readers to reflect on their own understanding of life and creativity. Each tale touches upon different human emotions, revealing the beauty and tragedy that coexist in the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/cihm_97299 20220223101156bedfordjon 1920 CA Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en American literature PS Text Category: Short Stories 58088 2025-07-26T14:13:50.402505 text/html 35286 2024-10-18T19:38:55 text/html 250077 2025-07-26T14:13:53.119031 application/epub+zip 248740 2025-07-26T14:13:51.359078 application/epub+zip 88608 2025-07-26T14:13:50.793016 application/epub+zip 275881 2025-07-26T14:13:54.496030 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 268668 2025-07-26T14:13:52.855545 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 108672 2022-09-30T11:15:08.688510 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 47859 2025-07-26T14:13:50.241532 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 27999 2024-10-18T19:38:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16191 2025-07-26T14:13:54.653001 application/rdf+xml 6593 2025-07-26T14:13:50.942008 image/jpeg 1420 2025-07-26T14:13:50.864979 image/jpeg 200267 2025-07-26T14:13:50.414539 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