Threads of Grey and Gold

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Threads of Grey and Gold

by Myrtle Reed

EN·~5 hours·53 chapters

Chapters

53 total
1

THREADS OF GREY AND GOLD - BY - MYRTLE REED

2:06
2

New York - GROSSET & DUNLAP - Publishers

0:30
3

Editorial note

2:03
4

How the World Watches the New Year Come In

18:59
5

The Two Years

1:27
6

The Courtship of George Washington

16:49
7

The Old and the New

0:56
8

The Love Story of the “Sage of Monticello”

13:04
9

Columbia

0:37
10

The Story of a Daughter’s Love

14:35

Description

Step into a melodic tapestry of early‑twentieth‑century reflections, where wit, sentiment, and gentle humor intertwine. The narrator guides listeners through vivid snapshots of American customs— from the clamor of New Year’s trumpets in 1697 to quiet moments of gratitude at Thanksgiving. Each essay feels like a friendly letter, inviting you to linger over the ordinary turned extraordinary.

Interwoven are lyrical poems that celebrate love, nature, and the quirks of everyday life, alongside witty sketches of historic figures such as George Washington and President Jackson. The collection balances tender reverie with sharp observation, offering both comfort and gentle provocation. As a whole, it forms a warm, eloquent conversation that rewards repeat listening.

Whether you are drifting on a quiet evening or seeking a touch of inspiration during a busy day, the gentle cadence of these pieces makes them easy to return to. Let the subtle gold threads of language wrap around you, offering both solace and a smile.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (330K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by D Alexander and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)

Release date

2010-02-14

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Myrtle Reed

Myrtle Reed

1874–1911

Best known for warm, sentimental novels like Lavender and Old Lace, this Chicago-born writer also worked as a poet and journalist and published cookbooks under the pen name Olive Green.

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