Publisher's Synopsis
A Breath of Prairie and Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by William Lillibridge. The book contains a total of 12 stories that are set in the American Midwest during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The stories explore the lives of ordinary people living in rural towns and farms, and the challenges they face in their daily lives.The title story, A Breath of Prairie, tells the tale of a young girl who moves to the prairie with her family and must learn to adapt to a new way of life. Other stories in the collection include The Last Day of School, which follows a group of children as they prepare for summer vacation, and The Old Man's Story, which recounts the memories of an elderly man as he reflects on his life.Lillibridge's writing style is simple and straightforward, yet deeply evocative of the time and place in which the stories are set. He captures the essence of the American Midwest and its people with vivid descriptions of the landscape, the weather, and the customs and traditions of the region.A Breath of Prairie and Other Stories is a timeless collection of tales that will appeal to readers of all ages who enjoy stories of rural life, family, and community.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
