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Step back in time to 19th-century New England with Charles Felton Pidgin's "Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason's Corner Folks: A Picture of New England Home Life." This classic work of fiction offers a charming glimpse into the heart of small-town life, capturing the essence of a bygone era. Immerse yourself in the social fabric of a rural community, where romance blossoms and everyday moments paint a vivid portrait of New England. Pidgin's detailed narrative explores the lives and relationships within Mason's Corner, revealing the beauty and simplicity of a close-knit society. A testament to…mehr

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Step back in time to 19th-century New England with Charles Felton Pidgin's "Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason's Corner Folks: A Picture of New England Home Life." This classic work of fiction offers a charming glimpse into the heart of small-town life, capturing the essence of a bygone era. Immerse yourself in the social fabric of a rural community, where romance blossoms and everyday moments paint a vivid portrait of New England. Pidgin's detailed narrative explores the lives and relationships within Mason's Corner, revealing the beauty and simplicity of a close-knit society. A testament to enduring storytelling, "Quincy Adams Sawyer" provides a window into a world shaped by tradition and community, a world where human connection thrives. Rediscover this historical gem, a literary journey to a quieter time. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Charles Felton Pidgin (1844-1923) was an American author, statistician, and inventor known for his contributions to literature and public administration. Born in Roxbury, Massachusetts, Pidgin pursued a diverse career, making significant impacts in both his professional and literary endeavors. Pidgin wrote a number of other novels, often focusing on historical themes or romantic and dramatic plots. Some of his notable works include: "Blennerhassett": A historical romance set around the life of Harman Blennerhassett, an associate of Aaron Burr. In addition to his statistical work, Pidgin was a prolific writer. He authored several novels, plays, and non-fiction works. His most famous novel, "Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason's Corner Folks" (1900), was a bestseller and later adapted into a stage play and a silent film. The novel is celebrated for its depiction of small-town American life and its engaging storytelling. "The Climax": A play that was also well-received and adapted into a film. Charles Felton Pidgin's legacy is multifaceted. He is remembered as a skilled statistician who contributed to the development of labor statistics, an inventive mind who held multiple patents, and a talented author whose novels captured the essence of American life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works continue to be appreciated for their historical value and storytelling.