In the Land of the Harp and Feathers

In the Land of the Harp and Feathers

Alfred Thomas

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Hutson Street Press
Año de edición:
2025
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9781023863421
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'In the Land of the Harp and Feathers' is a charming collection of Welsh village idylls by Alfred Thomas, offering a glimpse into late 19th-century life in Wales. Through a series of interconnected short stories and essays, Thomas paints a vivid portrait of the Welsh countryside, its people, and their traditions. Each piece captures the essence of rural existence, celebrating the simplicity and beauty found within the harp’s melodies and the feathers of the local wildlife. The book serves as both a work of fiction and a travelogue, transporting readers to a bygone era. Experience the rich cultural heritage and scenic landscapes of Wales through Thomas’s evocative prose, a testament to the enduring allure of the Welsh spirit.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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