Westways: A Village Chronicle by S. Weir Mitchell

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Author Mitchell, S. Weir (Silas Weir), 1829-1914
Title Westways: A Village Chronicle
Note Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Audrey Longhurst, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Westways: A Village Chronicle" by S. Weir Mitchell is a novel written in the early 20th century that explores life in a small village during a period leading up to the American Civil War. The story revolves around the Penhallow family, particularly focusing on young John Penhallow as he navigates his return to his ancestral home and adapts to new social dynamics, familial expectations, and personal growth amidst the backdrop of a changing American society. The opening of "Westways" serves as an introduction to the Penhallow lineage and the historical context of their legacy. The narrative introduces John Penhallow, a timid boy recently orphaned, who confronts the challenges of fitting into a new environment at Grey Pine, the family estate. As he rides through the village with his adventurous cousin Leila, the reader is drawn into his inner conflict between the refined expectations of his upbringing and the lively, sometimes chaotic world around him. The initial chapters depict John's struggles with his own fears, his developing relationships with family members, and the broader social changes occurring due to the impending war. The vivid descriptions of the village and its inhabitants set the stage for a rich exploration of personal and communal transformations shaped by history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
Subject Love stories
Subject Villages -- Fiction
Subject Pennsylvania -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 14153
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Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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