Richmond, Grace S. (Grace Smith) 1866-1959 creator Rogers, Frances text utu 2021 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Red and Black" by Grace S. Richmond is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book deals with the interplay between two main characters, Robert McPherson Black, a young minister, and Dr. Redfield Pepper Burns, a busy and somewhat cynical doctor. The story explores their lives, contrasting their professions and personalities against the backdrop of societal expectations and personal aspirations. The opening of the novel sets the stage for the connection between these two men, highlighting their initial meeting in a church setting where Black is nervous about his new position as a minister. Meanwhile, Dr. Burns arrives late, ultimately leaving before the sermon ends due to a call. The narrative reveals both characters' thoughts and feelings, particularly Black's admiration for Burns despite initially viewing him as too young and inexperienced. At the same time, Burns, while skeptical, finds himself drawn to the energetic and earnest Black. This first chapter sets in motion the themes of friendship, duty, and the complexities of their respective roles in a small community. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2021-08-01 D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Physicians -- Fiction Mate selection -- Fiction Clergy -- Fiction Male friendship -- Fiction World War, 1914-1918 -- United States -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified 19018301 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65971 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65971 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134525.0 65971