""A Patch Work Screen"" is a book written by Jane Barker. It is a collection of short stories that are woven together like a patchwork quilt. Each story is unique and tells a different tale, but they are all connected by a common thread. The book explores themes of love, loss, and the human experience. Barker's writing is engaging and descriptive, drawing the reader into each story and leaving them wanting more. The book is a perfect read for those who enjoy short stories and are looking for something that is both thought ...
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""A Patch Work Screen"" is a book written by Jane Barker. It is a collection of short stories that are woven together like a patchwork quilt. Each story is unique and tells a different tale, but they are all connected by a common thread. The book explores themes of love, loss, and the human experience. Barker's writing is engaging and descriptive, drawing the reader into each story and leaving them wanting more. The book is a perfect read for those who enjoy short stories and are looking for something that is both thought-provoking and entertaining. Overall, ""A Patch Work Screen"" is a beautifully crafted book that will leave readers feeling both satisfied and inspired.All wet and drooping, she got to this House, which was a poor Village-Ale-house; and a poor one indeed it was; It being Evening, the Woman of the House was gone out a Milking, so that the good Man could come at no Sheets, that she might have got rid of her wet Cloaths, by going to Bed; However, he laid on a large Country Faggot; so she sat and smoaked in her wet Cloaths, 'till the good Woman came; who hasten'd and got the Bed Sheeted, into which she gladly laid herself; but the poorest that her Bones ever felt, there being a few Flocks that stank.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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