Project Gutenberg 1998-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 83 Wister, Owen 1860 1938 Lady Baltimore Produced by Bill Brewer, and David Widger "Lady Baltimore" by Owen Wister is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story is set in the charming and nostalgic town of Kings Port, South Carolina, and follows the experiences of Augustus, a young man intrigued by his heritage and the genteel society of the South. The narrative unfolds around themes of love, social expectations, and personal identity, featuring characters like John Mayrant and the beautiful yet complex Hortense Rieppe, who become central to Augustus's experiences in Kings Port. The opening of "Lady Baltimore" introduces the protagonist, Augustus, who reflects on his origins and familial connections, particularly with his eccentric Aunt Carola, who inspires him to explore his ancestry. As Augustus arrives in Kings Port, he admires the town's beauty and melancholy charm. The narrative begins to highlight his interactions with the local society, including the preparations for John Mayrant's upcoming wedding to Hortense Rieppe. The tone is characterized by a blend of humor, social critique, and a deep appreciation for the historical backdrop, setting the stage for a story filled with romance and the nuances of Southern life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Historical fiction Charleston (S.C.) -- Fiction PS Text Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923 Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - American Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 657076 657085 2024-09-01T09:35:12.341071 2023-10-01T08:46:47.339362 text/html text/html 687956 2021-01-27T20:41:38 text/html; charset=utf-8 231768 2021-01-27T20:41:38 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 282024 2024-09-01T09:35:20.188005 application/epub+zip 289483 2024-09-01T09:35:13.942062 application/epub+zip 289483 2024-09-01T09:35:12.992057 application/epub+zip 483844 2024-09-01T09:35:25.387975 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 450083 2024-09-01T09:35:19.549057 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 449741 2022-09-01T10:47:57.295771 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 557547 557523 2024-09-01T09:35:11.037075 2023-10-01T08:46:46.303359 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 568797 2016-10-08T14:15:04 text/plain; charset=utf-8 219217 2016-10-08T14:17:20 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 557406 2008-08-22T13:45:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 217733 2008-08-22T13:46:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20756 2024-09-01T09:35:25.535953 application/rdf+xml 10118 2024-09-01T09:35:13.393028 image/jpeg 2870 2024-09-01T09:35:13.213025 image/jpeg 273679 2024-09-01T09:35:12.395042 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia