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Title: The aristocrats : being the impressions of the Lady Helen Pole during her sojourn in the Great North Woods as spontaneously recorded in her letters to her friend in North Britain, the Countess of Edge and Ross
Original Publication: London & New York: John Lane, 1901.
Note: Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries)
Summary: "The Aristocrats" by Gertrude Atherton is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Lady Helen Pole and her observations during her time spent in the Great North Woods of New York, as conveyed through her letters to her friend, the Countess of Edge and Ross. The book likely delves into social themes, the contrasts between American and European cultures, and the personal struggles of its characters against the backdrop of nature. The opening portion introduces Lady Helen Pole as she navigates the stunning yet wild landscape of the Adirondacks. Through her letters, we see her grappling with the beauty and rawness of the wilderness, reflecting on her brother Bertie's illness, and contrasting her own aristocratic lifestyle with the frontier spirit of America. Her interactions with her companions, particularly Bertie and Agatha, reveal her concern for their well-being, while her musings about the local people demonstrate an appreciation for the simplicity and authenticity of life closer to nature. Helen's sharp observations on society, culture, and human nature set the tone for a work that promises both introspection and vibrant descriptions of the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn, 1857-1948
EBook No.: 72957
Published: Feb 14, 2024
Downloads: 84
Language: English
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Upper class -- Fiction
Subject: British -- United States -- Fiction
Subject: Adirondack Mountains (N.Y.) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The aristocrats : being the impressions of the Lady Helen Pole during her sojourn in the Great North Woods as spontaneously recorded in her letters to her friend in North Britain, the Countess of Edge and Ross
Original Publication: London & New York: John Lane, 1901.
Note: Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries)
Summary: "The Aristocrats" by Gertrude Atherton is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Lady Helen Pole and her observations during her time spent in the Great North Woods of New York, as conveyed through her letters to her friend, the Countess of Edge and Ross. The book likely delves into social themes, the contrasts between American and European cultures, and the personal struggles of its characters against the backdrop of nature. The opening portion introduces Lady Helen Pole as she navigates the stunning yet wild landscape of the Adirondacks. Through her letters, we see her grappling with the beauty and rawness of the wilderness, reflecting on her brother Bertie's illness, and contrasting her own aristocratic lifestyle with the frontier spirit of America. Her interactions with her companions, particularly Bertie and Agatha, reveal her concern for their well-being, while her musings about the local people demonstrate an appreciation for the simplicity and authenticity of life closer to nature. Helen's sharp observations on society, culture, and human nature set the tone for a work that promises both introspection and vibrant descriptions of the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn, 1857-1948
EBook No.: 72957
Published: Feb 14, 2024
Downloads: 84
Language: English
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Upper class -- Fiction
Subject: British -- United States -- Fiction
Subject: Adirondack Mountains (N.Y.) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.