The Entailed Hat; Or, Patty Cannon's Times by George Alfred Townsend
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"The Entailed Hat; Or, Patty Cannon's Times" by George Alfred Townsend is a historical romance novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the intersections of personal history and the societal changes occurring in early America, particularly focusing on the life and times in a small town on the Eastern Shore. The story revolves around Meshach Milburn, a money-lender with a mysterious past, who wears an eccentric and ancient hat
that becomes a symbol of his identity and social stance amidst the changing dynamics of class and reputation. The opening of the novel introduces the picturesque town of Princess Anne and two notable characters: Meshach Milburn, known for his peculiar steeple-crowned hat, and Jack Wonnell, who wears more modern headgear. Through detailed descriptions, we learn about the social structures and eccentricities of the townspeople. Milburn's life begins to unfold as he interacts with local society, illustrating themes of class distinction and the burden of inherited legacies, all while drawing the reader into the rich tapestry of historical anecdotes related to the hat that connects him to his family's past. As the story begins to take shape, questions about love, identity, and societal judgment emerge, hinting at the deeper narrative to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Townsend, George Alfred, 1841-1914 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Entailed Hat; Or, Patty Cannon's Times |
| Credits |
Produced by Bethanne M. Simms, Janet Blenkinship, Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Kidnapping -- Fiction |
| Subject | Eastern Shore (Md. and Va.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | African Americans -- Crimes against -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 19146 |
| Release Date | Aug 30, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 12706 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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