
A compact collection brings together several of Irving Bacheller’s early works, offering listeners a taste of his turn‑of‑the‑century storytelling. The stories range from vivid frontier adventures to tender romances, each set against richly described historical backdrops. Together they showcase the author’s knack for blending factual detail with imaginative narrative.
Among the selections, a rugged tale of life in the North Country captures the harsh beauty of the frontier, while “The Master of Silence” unfolds a quiet, poignant romance that lingers in the heart. A later piece reflects on the people who shaped early American democracy, and a gentle Christmas story adds a seasonal warmth. The original volumes were illustrated, and those visual touches inspire the listener’s imagination as the prose unfolds.
The compilation’s varied tone—sometimes brisk and adventurous, other times reflective and tender—makes it an inviting entry point for anyone curious about early American fiction. Each story stands on its own, yet together they paint a broader picture of a writer attuned to both history and human feeling.
Language
en
Duration
~1 minutes (1K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger
Release date
2018-08-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1859–1950
Best known for the once wildly popular novel "Ebenezer," this American writer helped shape early mass-market fiction while also leaving a vivid record of small-town life in northern New York. He moved easily between journalism, publishing, and historical storytelling, and his work reached huge audiences in the early 1900s.
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