Kingry's Mill (in Dialect)

Series: Afterwhiles

James Whitcomb Riley

The story revolves around a young boy who lives with his family at Kingry's Mill, a rural gristmill on the Ohio River. The narrative explores themes of childhood innocence and the struggles of rural life during the late 19th century. The protagonist's father works as a miller, responsible for grinding grain into flour. However, due to financial difficulties, the family is forced to rely on charity from their neighbors to survive. As the story unfolds, the boy witnesses the hardships faced by his family and the community, including poverty,... AI Generated Content

~1883 CE

Available in: English