
William Allen White
THE MARTYRDOM OF "MEALY" JONES
A RECENT CONFEDERATE VICTORY
"WHILE THE EVIL DAYS COME NOT"
JAMES SEARS: A NAUGHTY PERSON
MUCH POMP AND SEVERAL CIRCUMSTANCES
"THE HERB CALLED HEARTS-EASE"
Set in the windswept prairie town of Boyville, this lively portrait follows a handful of boys and girls as they tumble through the ordinary miracles of everyday life. Through playful dialogue, vivid sketches and a chorus of local voices, the narrative captures moments—from a rope‑game gone awry to the quiet tenderness of a mother’s hug—while the town’s invisible walls loom as a constant, almost mythic presence.
The prose drifts between lyrical description and sharp, humorous observation, giving listeners a sense of both the wide open horizons and the narrow alleys of a close‑knit community. As the children navigate friendships, family expectations, and the small dramas of schoolyard and porch, the stories feel like a patchwork of Americana, inviting listeners to linger on the humor, the longing, and the gentle mystery that defines Boyville’s early days.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (166K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-05-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1868–1944
A plainspoken Kansas editor turned a small-town newspaper into a national voice and became one of the best-known commentators of his time. Remembered as the “Sage of Emporia,” he wrote with wit, conviction, and a deep interest in American public life.
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