Sketches in Duneland by Earl H. Reed
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"Sketches in Duneland" by Earl H. Reed is a collection of nature-inspired essays and sketches written in the early 20th century. The book captures the allure of the dune region along the coast of Lake Michigan, shedding light on its diverse cast of characters, both human and natural. The narratives blend personal reflection with elements of history, folklore, and biographical sketches in a celebration of this enchanting landscape. The opening of the
collection introduces readers to the enchanting dune region and its eccentric inhabitants, detailing the challenges faced by the rustic residents along Lake Michigan's shores. Reed discusses notable characters from his previous works, while also hinting at new ones who populate these sketches. He elaborates on the historical significance of the area and its botanical and ornithological treasures, expressing a deep appreciation for the natural beauty and the need for its preservation as a national park. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Reed, Earl H. (Earl Howell), 1863-1931 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 18020405 |
| Title | Sketches in Duneland |
| Note | Illustrated by the author. |
| Contents | The dream jewel -- A romance of Mt. Tom -- The heron's pool -- The story of the stream -- The moon in the marsh -- Holy Zeke -- The love affair of Happy Cal and Elvirey Smetters -- The resurrection of Bill Saunders -- The winding river's treasure -- The plutocrats. |
| Credits |
Produced by ellinora, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F516: United States local history: Ohio River and Valley. |
| Subject | Sand dunes |
| Subject | Michigan, Lake |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59013 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-59013-4 |
| Release Date | Mar 5, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 282 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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