Galsworthy, John 1867-1933 creator text utu 2021 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Captures" by John Galsworthy is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the lives of two neighboring farmers, Bowden and Steer, whose relationship deteriorates after a tragic event involving Bowden's dog being shot. The narrative unfolds themes of social class, rural identity, and the complexity of human relationships within a close-knit community. The opening of "Captures" introduces Bowden as a laid-back farmer who is affected deeply by the loss of his dog, a pain exacerbated by his neighbor Steer’s actions. Galsworthy intricately depicts Bowden's feelings and daily life as he grapples with the emotional aftermath of the incident. Tensions begin to rise between the two men, setting the stage for a feud that highlights the entangled fates of their families, including Steer's niece Molly and Bowden’s son, Ned, whose relationships further complicate the conflict. This initial exploration of rural life, character struggles, and interpersonal dynamics effectively draws readers into the heart of the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) A feud -- The man who kept his form -- A hedonist -- Timber -- Santa Lucia -- Blackmail -- The broken boot -- Stroke of lighting -- Virtue -- Conscience -- Salta pro nobis -- Philanthropy -- A long-ago affair -- Acme -- Late—299 -- Had a horse. Release date is 2021-05-04 E-text prepared by Tim Lindell, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) Original publication data not identified England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Short stories, English PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65252 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65252 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134515.0 65252