02209cam a22003373u 4500 61587 UtSlPG 20260610134423.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 07004453 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Parkinson, Richard, 1797-1858 The Old Church Clock Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-03-08 This etext was transcribed by Les Bowler "The Old Church Clock" by Richard Parkinson is a fictional work likely written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around an elderly man's reflections on his life as he narrates his experiences while becoming acquainted with the titular old church clock in Manchester. His reminiscences delve into his childhood in the Northern countryside, rich with personal anecdotes and observations on the contrasting lifestyles he has encountered throughout his life. The opening of the book establishes a charming and somewhat nostalgic narrative voice as the protagonist encounters a familiar character at the old church clock. This character reveals his lifelong relationship with the clock, emphasizing the role it has played in his life over the decades. Through their interaction, the elderly man begins to recount his formative years filled with both joy and hardship, starting from his birth in a tranquil lake district setting to his formative experiences at school. These reflections set the stage for a deeper exploration of character development, societal observations, and the intertwining of personal history with broader themes in the fabric of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English fiction -- 19th century Walker, Robert, 1710-1802 Wordsworth, William, 1770-1850 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61587 102412 102412