Idylls of the Skillet Fork (Classic Reprint)

Payson S. Wild

ISBN 10: 1332142206 ISBN 13: 9781332142200

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

Language: English

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Print on Demand. This book is a collection of poems that capture the pastoral scenery and everyday life of the Skillet Fork River valley in rural Illinois during the early 20th century. The author's keen eye for detail and appreciation for the beauty of the natural world shine through in each verse. Through vivid descriptions of farming life and country living, the author explores themes of nature, human relationships, and the simple pleasures of life. The poems in this collection offer a glimpse into a bygone era, inviting readers to reflect on the enduring power of the land and the interconnectedness of all living things. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Title

Idylls of the Skillet Fork (Classic Reprint)

Publisher

Forgotten Books

Publication Date

2022

Language

English

ISBN 10

1332142206

ISBN 13

9781332142200

Binding

Paperback

Condition

New

Book Type

print-on-demand item

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Adventure Fiction

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A warm, humorous tour of rural life told in vivid dialect and verse.

This collection combines poems and comic sketches set along the Skillet Fork, offering a look at farm work, family, weather, and small-town struggles with wit and heart. The voice shines with folksy rhythm and vivid scenes that feel both affectionate and true to the era.

Experience lively dialect, vivid portraits, and pocket-size adventures from the farm to the church porch.
Enjoy humor, resilience, and humility through days of drought, harvests, letters from abroad, and everyday trials.
Discover a blend of poetry and prose that captures work, pride, and community in rural life.
Find a candid, affectionate window into a world where resourcefulness and humor help people endure hard times.

Ideal for readers who love Americana, character-driven rural stories, and humor rooted in real-life observation.

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Forgotten Books? Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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