The White Rose of Memphis by William C. Falkner
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"The White Rose of Memphis" by William C. Falkner is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Captain Oliver Quitman and Samuel Brazzleman, two steamboat operators in Memphis, as they prepare for a grand inaugural trip of their newly chartered boat, the "White Rose of Memphis." The narrative elegantly unfolds the themes of adventure, romance, and the vibrant social scene of the time, promising an entertaining exploration
of life on the Mississippi River." "The opening of the novel sets the stage for an exciting journey as Captain Quitman and Brazzleman discuss their plans for the steamboat's first voyage to New Orleans. They plan to make a splash with a masquerade ball aboard the boat to attract attention and fill the passenger list. As the festivities begin, the atmosphere is electric with anticipation, and various characters, all masked and adorned in splendid costumes, gather to celebrate. Amidst the excitement, a mysterious queen, who captures the interest of many attendees, piques the curiosity of the male maskers. The narrative hints at playful intrigue, romantic pursuits, and the social dynamics of the guests, leaving readers eager to discover how the festivities will unfold aboard the "White Rose." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Falkner, William C. (Clark), 1825-1889 |
|---|---|
| Title | The White Rose of Memphis |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Memphis (Tenn.) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41134 |
| Release Date | Oct 21, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 456 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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