The Lady of Big Shanty by F. Berkeley Smith

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Author Smith, F. Berkeley (Frank Berkeley), 1869-1931
Title The Lady of Big Shanty
Note Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Daniel Watkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Lady of Big Shanty" by F. Berkeley Smith is a novel written in the early 20th century. This story delves into the themes of human resilience against nature, framed within the backdrop of the Adirondack wilderness. It introduces William Holcomb, a young man from a primitive settlement, who navigates the complexities of human relationships when brought into contact with the wealthier class during a luncheon at The Players. The opening of the novel depicts a lively luncheon scene filled with an array of characters from different professions. William Holcomb is introduced as he arrives late due to a train delay, making a notable impression on his more affluent companions. Their curiosity about him grows as he reminisces about a prior incident in which he saved another man's life in the woods. The conversation then shifts to the mysterious figure of Bob Dinsmore, a fugitive, hinting at Holcomb's deeper connections to the wilderness and the drama that unfolds within it. This snippet captures the dynamics between the rustic and the refined, setting the stage for the unfolding narrative woven around nature's powerful influence and human action. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fiction
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EBook-No. 12989
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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