Idle Hour Stories by Eugenia Dunlap Potts
"Idle Hour Stories" by Eugenia Dunlap Potts is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories explore various themes and characters, drawing readers into a world of experiences and adventures that reflect life in a past era, often with elements of drama, romance, and human emotion. At the start of the book, the narrative unfolds with "A Thrilling Experience," where we meet Bowen, a station-master burdened by
a stormy night and the pressing duties of his position. As he navigates through an ominous evening alone at the station, he becomes aware of a shady figure and a mysterious package lurking in the corner. The tension escalates when he realizes that the package may not contain what he originally thought, leading to a dramatic confrontation with thieves. The opening sets an engaging atmosphere filled with suspense, promising readers a thrilling blend of intrigue and character-driven storytelling throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Potts, Eugenia Dunlap, 1840-1912 |
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| Title | Idle Hour Stories |
| Credits |
Produced by Kentuckiana Digital Library, David Garcia and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 15078 |
| Release Date | Feb 16, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 440 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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