Bart Ridgeley: A Story of Northern Ohio by A. G. Riddle
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| Author | Riddle, A. G. (Albert Gallatin), 1816-1902 |
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| Title | Bart Ridgeley: A Story of Northern Ohio |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Bart Ridgeley: A Story of Northern Ohio" by A. G. Riddle is a novel published in the mid-19th century. The narrative explores the life and struggles of a young man named Barton Ridgeley as he grapples with feelings of failure, identity, and longing as he navigates his way back to his home in Northern Ohio. Early on, Barton is depicted as a sensitive and introspective character who faces societal and personal challenges that reflect the complexities of rural life in America during this time. The opening of the novel introduces Barton Ridgeley, who arrives at a river to find the bridge gone and realizes he has taken a wrong turn while traveling from Cleveland. Reflecting on his past three months, he feels the weight of his failed ambitions and carries the burden of others' opinions about him. As he waits by the riverbank, his thoughts drift to his childhood, familial connections, and a friendship with Julia Markham, which carries both warmth and tension due to her father's disapproval of him. The initial chapter sets the stage for an exploration of themes such as love, aspiration, and the struggle for acceptance in a rapidly changing frontier society. Barton's encounter with Judge Markham further deepens his sense of alienation, while his longing for connection with Julia hints at potential conflicts that will shape his journey throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Ohio -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 12249 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 76 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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