Betsy Gaskins (Dimicrat), Wife of Jobe Gaskins (Republican) by W. I. Hood
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| Author | Hood, W. I. (William I.) |
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| Illustrator | Falls, C. B. (Charles Buckles), 1874-1960 |
| Title |
Betsy Gaskins (Dimicrat), Wife of Jobe Gaskins (Republican)
Or, Uncle Tom's Cabin Up to Date |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
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Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Betsy Gaskins (Dimicrat), Wife of Jobe Gaskins (Republican)" by W. I. Hood is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book follows the struggles of Betsy Gaskins and her husband Jobe, who navigate life amid their differing political affiliations—she being a staunch Dimicrat and he a faithful Republican. The narrative unfolds through Betsy's perspective, revealing their daily challenges, especially in terms of financial strain and the burden of a mortgage they face from their Congressman, Mr. Richer. The opening of the novel introduces Betsy as she reflects on her life with Jobe, providing a glimpse into their unconventional marriage founded on mutual respect despite their political differences. Betsy's voice is vibrant and filled with character as she humorously critiques the political and social environment of her time. She grapples with issues such as economic hardship, political loyalty, and the influence of wealth on society, particularly as their financial situation deteriorates and they struggle to pay off a looming debt that threatens their home. The interaction between Betsy and Jobe, alongside their deeper concerns about government and society, sets the stage for an exploration of broader socio-political themes within the personal narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HG: Social sciences: Finance |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Money |
| Subject | Paper money -- United States |
| Subject | Interest |
| Subject | Gold |
| Subject | Populism |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54549 |
| Release Date | Apr 14, 2017 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 15, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 82 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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