Project Gutenberg 2004-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 136 Smith, Francis Hopkinson 1838 1915 Smith, F. Hopkinson (Francis Hopkinson) Colonel Carter of Cartersville Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Produced by Phil McLaury, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Colonel Carter of Cartersville" by Francis Hopkinson Smith is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in New York but reflects on the life of Colonel George Fairfax Carter, a Southern gentleman with deep roots in Virginia. The narrative primarily revolves around the Colonel, his quirky yet affectionate relationships, and the financial schemes he pursues to revitalize his ancestral estate, particularly a railroad project that symbolizes his dreams and ambitions. The opening of the novel introduces Colonel Carter and his charming home, characterized by an eccentric layout and warm atmosphere, where he hosts dinners with friends. The reader meets his devoted servant Chad, who adds a layer of humor and loyalty to Carter’s life. The dialogue showcases the Colonel's vibrant personality, humor, and his perspective on Southern honor, which contrasts sharply with the post-Civil War reality he finds himself in. The interactions hint at the complex social dynamics of the era, as the Colonel engages with various characters, including his friend Fitzpatrick, while navigating both personal and financial challenges. As the story unfolds, it suggests deeper themes of legacy, friendship, and the quest for identity in a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Virginia -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 257327 257017 2025-03-03T09:16:45.449943 2023-10-03T09:22:13.520774 text/html text/html 257148 257010 2025-01-10T00:18:56.262119 2023-10-03T09:22:13.685771 text/html text/html 172255 2025-03-03T09:16:52.449896 application/epub+zip 174555 2025-03-03T09:16:48.436886 application/epub+zip 160859 2025-03-03T09:16:47.268882 application/epub+zip 348462 2025-03-03T09:16:55.516868 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 327942 2025-03-03T09:16:51.735902 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 286364 2022-09-03T13:17:16.584080 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 227492 227405 2025-03-03T09:16:45.121888 2023-10-03T09:22:13.281774 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 227339 2012-08-04T21:06:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 90630 2012-08-04T21:27:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19182 2025-03-03T09:16:55.642829 application/rdf+xml 15511 2025-03-03T09:16:47.797886 image/jpeg 3949 2025-03-03T09:16:47.531892 image/jpeg 169672 2025-03-03T09:16:45.472896 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