The City of Numbered Days by Francis Lynde

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Author Lynde, Francis, 1856-1930
Illustrator Becher, Arthur E., 1877-1960
Title The City of Numbered Days
Note Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Mary Meehan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from scanned images of public domain material generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (http://books.google.com/)
Summary "The City of Numbered Days" by Francis Lynde is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work explores the life and experiences of Brouillard, a chief of construction in the Reclamation Service, as he embarks on a major project in the arid Buckskin Desert. The narrative hints at themes of personal transformation, labor, and the mix of ambition and societal complexities, primarily through Brouillard and the interactions he has with other characters, including J. Wesley Cortwright, a wealthy visitor, and the indigenous Navajo people. At the start of the story, Brouillard is introduced as a thoughtful and introspective character, reflecting on the significance of the number seven in his life, particularly on his 28th birthday. This personal milestone sparks conversations about change, memory, and the unpredictability of life. As the narrative unfolds, Brouillard engages with a group of engineers while recounting past experiences, and he becomes increasingly intertwined with the charming Cortwright family, including the beautiful Genevieve. The atmosphere shifts with the introduction of a mysterious light in the canyon, suggesting the approach of unforeseen challenges that may disrupt the delicate dynamics of Brouillard’s personal and professional life in this burgeoning frontier society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Civil engineers -- Fiction
Subject Western stories
Subject Love stories
Subject Swindlers and swindling -- Fiction
Subject Capitalists and financiers -- Fiction
Subject Mines and mineral resources -- Fiction
Subject Dams -- Design and construction -- Fiction
Subject Cities and towns -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 37249
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Most Recently Updated Sep 16, 2016
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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