The Tallants of Barton, vol. 1 (of 3) : A tale of fortune and finance by Hatton
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| Author | Hatton, Joseph, 1841-1907 |
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| Title | The Tallants of Barton, vol. 1 (of 3) : A tale of fortune and finance |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Tinsley Brothers, 1867. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Sonya Schermann, Debrah Thompson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "The Tallants of Barton, vol. 1 (of 3): A Tale of Fortune and Finance" by Joseph Hatton is a novel written in the late 19th century. This tale introduces readers to the lives of the Tallant family, primarily focused on Christopher Tallant, a self-made merchant who has risen to prominence, and his two children, Richard and Phœbe. Themes of wealth, ambition, and interpersonal relationships are woven throughout the narrative, promising a compelling exploration of fortune and family dynamics. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Barton Hall, the luxurious home of Christopher Tallant, set in the picturesque Avonworth Vale. The narrative describes the grandeur of the estate and the character of the ambitious merchant, who is deeply proud of his accomplishments yet burdened by past losses, particularly the untimely deaths of his two wives. The opening chapters establish a rich social landscape, featuring the contrasting lives of the Tallants and their associates, including the artistic Arthur Phillips and the struggling Somerton family. This backdrop sets the stage for future developments involving love, societal expectations, and the darker undercurrents of ambition and greed. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 70686 |
| Release Date | May 2, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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