| Author |
Stockton, Frank R., 1834-1902 |
| Title |
John Gayther's Garden and the Stories Told Therein
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Alexander Bauer, Suzanne Shell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"John Gayther's Garden and the Stories Told Therein" by Frank R. Stockton is a collection of imaginative tales written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the character John Gayther, a gardener who tends to an opulent garden and shares enchanting stories from his past adventures, drawing in the curiosity of the Daughter of the House. The stories highlight themes of exploration, bravery, and human connection through the lens of fantasy and nostalgia. The opening of the book introduces John Gayther, who takes great pride in the garden he tends, which is described as old, rich, and aristocratic. On a warm June morning, he encounters the Daughter of the House, who inquires about plants suitable for her goldfish. As they converse, John begins to recount a remarkable tale from his seafaring days—a story that chronicles an adventure at sea where he discovers two sunken ships while his own vessel is stranded. The narrative foreshadows thrilling escapades filled with treasure and intrigue, drawing the reader into a world of vivid imagination influenced by Gayther's colorful past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Gardeners -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
22737 |
| Release Date |
Sep 23, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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