Tales of My Time, Vol. 1 (of 3) by William Pitt Scargill
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"Tales of My Time, Vol. 1 (of 3)" by William Pitt Scargill is a fictional narrative written in the early 19th century. The opening introduces readers to Francis Hartland, a previously modest man who has recently come into fortune and moved to a picturesque estate called Henbury. The story explores themes of social status, romance, and the pursuit of happiness, mainly revolving around Mr. Hartland’s interactions with the local community, as well
as his potential romantic interest, Miss Robinson." The opening of the narrative presents Francis Hartland settling into his new life at Henbury after inheriting a comfortable fortune, which has sparked curiosity and speculation among the townspeople regarding his past and his reasons for relocating. As he navigates social interactions, particularly involving Jemima Ferret, a determined matchmaker, the stage is set for a budding romance with Miss Robinson. Their relationship develops amidst the backdrop of small-town gossip and Hartland’s own contemplations about love and companionship, revealing the intricacies of human emotions and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Scargill, William Pitt, 1787-1836 |
|---|---|
| Dubious author | Dacre, Barbarina, Lady, 1767-1854 |
| Dubious author | Loudon, Mrs. (Jane), 1807-1858 |
| Title |
Tales of My Time, Vol. 1 (of 3) Who Is She? |
| Note | Attributed to W.P. Scargill by Halkett & Laing and by NUC pre-1956; also attributed to Mrs. J.C. Loudon. Cf. Halkett & Laing. Erroneously attributed to Mrs. Barbarina Wilmot in the Bentley Catalogue, Oct. 23, 1829. |
| Credits |
Produced by Heather Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43756 |
| Release Date | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 361 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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