
THEIR YESTERDAYS
H. B. W.
Produced by Julie Barkley, Charles Franks and the Online
PROEM
THE THIRTEEN TRULY GREAT THINGS OF LIFE - DREAMS - OCCUPATION - KNOWLEDGE - IGNORANCE - RELIGION - TRADITION - TEMPTATION - LIFE - DEATH - FAILURE - SUCCESS - LOVE - MEMORIES - THEIR YESTERDAYS - DREAMS
OCCUPATION
KNOWLEDGE
IGNORANCE
RELIGION
TRADITION
In this thoughtful tale a nameless man and woman find themselves repeatedly stepping back into the days they have already lived, not as solitary wanderers but as companions sharing each recollection. Their journeys through these personal yesterdays become a gentle meditation on what truly shapes a life, unfolding without concern for specific names, places or eras. Through vivid, almost painterly scenes—a blooming garden, a fresh grave on a hill—readers hear the echo of ordinary moments that carry deeper meaning.
As they wander, the pair discovers a set of thirteen essential themes—Dreams, Occupation, Knowledge and its counterpart Ignorance, Religion, Tradition, Temptation, Life, Death, Failure, Success, Love, and Memories—each encountered both in their present lives and in the shadows of their past. The narrative moves slowly, allowing each theme to unfold like a quiet conversation, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences of hope, loss, and the passing of time. With lyrical prose and subtle illustration, the story offers a soothing, contemplative listening experience that encourages anyone to pause and consider the simple yet profound forces that shape a human heart.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (365K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-07-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1872–1944
A hugely popular early 20th-century novelist, he wrote earnest, story-driven books about faith, character, and life in the American West. Best known today for The Shepherd of the Hills, he was once one of the best-selling authors in the United States.
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