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Title: In the Midst of Alarms

Note: Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

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Summary: "In the Midst of Alarms" by Robert Barr is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces us to Professor Stillson Renmark, who finds himself in the bustling and overwhelming atmosphere of a grand hotel in Buffalo, as he awaits a friend named Richard Yates. The book explores themes of friendship, identity, and the cultural clashes between different backgrounds, particularly between the reserved world of the professor and the more carefree, adventurous life of Yates. At the start of the novel, we follow Professor Renmark as he navigates the chaos of the Metropolitan Grand Hotel, feeling out of place among the lively guests. His anxiety is palpable as he observes the hurried foot traffic and the carefree attitudes around him. When he finally meets Yates, their reunion reveals the contrast between Renmark's studious demeanor and Yates' exuberant personality. They discuss their differing life paths since their days at school, with Yates' career as a newspaper man and Renmark’s quieter academic life. The opening portion sets the stage for their adventure-filled journey into the Canadian wilderness, hinting at comedic misunderstandings and cultural exchanges that will develop as they confront both their individual challenges and their evolving friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Barr, Robert, 1850-1912

EBook No.: 9263

Published: Nov 1, 2005

Downloads: 100

Language: English

Subject: Canada -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: In the Midst of Alarms

Note: Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Text file produced by Lee Dawei, William A. Pifer-Foote, and the PG
Online Distributed Proofreaders
HTML file produced by David Widger

Summary: "In the Midst of Alarms" by Robert Barr is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces us to Professor Stillson Renmark, who finds himself in the bustling and overwhelming atmosphere of a grand hotel in Buffalo, as he awaits a friend named Richard Yates. The book explores themes of friendship, identity, and the cultural clashes between different backgrounds, particularly between the reserved world of the professor and the more carefree, adventurous life of Yates. At the start of the novel, we follow Professor Renmark as he navigates the chaos of the Metropolitan Grand Hotel, feeling out of place among the lively guests. His anxiety is palpable as he observes the hurried foot traffic and the carefree attitudes around him. When he finally meets Yates, their reunion reveals the contrast between Renmark's studious demeanor and Yates' exuberant personality. They discuss their differing life paths since their days at school, with Yates' career as a newspaper man and Renmark’s quieter academic life. The opening portion sets the stage for their adventure-filled journey into the Canadian wilderness, hinting at comedic misunderstandings and cultural exchanges that will develop as they confront both their individual challenges and their evolving friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Barr, Robert, 1850-1912

EBook No.: 9263

Published: Nov 1, 2005

Downloads: 100

Language: English

Subject: Canada -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.