Hollow Tree Nights and Days

Name: Hollow Tree Nights and Days
Author: Albert Bigelow Paine

By Albert Bigelow Paine

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About This Book

A collection of short, comic tales set among anthropomorphic woodland animals who share a hollow tree and the surrounding Deep Woods. Episodes present everyday adventures and mishaps—fireside star stories, ill-fated inventions and a makeshift car, elopements and weddings, seasonal happenings—framed as stories told to a child and illustrated throughout. The tone blends gentle humor, tall-tale exaggeration, and domestic detail as characters quarrel, reconcile, and cooperate. Arranged as self-contained vignettes, the pieces together offer an episodic portrait of friendship, resourcefulness, and rustic play.

About the Author

Albert Bigelow Paine

Albert Bigelow Paine was an American author and biographer, best known for his works that capture the essence of childhood and Americana. He wrote a variety of books, including children's literature such as "Peanut": The Story of a Boy and the beloved Hollow Tree series. Paine also made significant contributions to the literary legacy of Mark Twain, penning a comprehensive biography that spans Twain's life and career. His writing often reflects a deep appreciation for nature and the simplicity of rural life, as seen in works like Dwellers in Arcady: The Story of an Abandoned Farm. Through his diverse body of work, Paine has left a lasting impact on American literature.