02340cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000032001122450075001442640051002193000047002703360026003173370026003433380036003695000031004055080044004365201420004805340045019006530034019458560042019799990017020216261UtSlPG20260610133150.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aParker, Gilbert,d1862-193214aThe Weavers: a tale of England and Egypt of fifty years ago - Volume 1 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-08-01  aThis eBook was produced by David Widger  a"The Weavers: a tale of England and Egypt of fifty years ago - Volume 1" by Gilbert Parker is a historical novel that reflects the themes and dynamics of Anglo-Egyptian society during the late 19th century. The narrative, rich in character and incident, explores intersections of faith, culture, and individual aspiration set against a backdrop of social and political upheaval. The book presents a tapestry of life among the Quaker community in England and juxtaposes it with the complexities of life in Egypt, particularly amidst the turmoil of the time.  The story centers on David Claridge, a young man caught between the rigid expectations of his Quaker upbringing and a burgeoning sense of individuality and adventure that calls him to explore the wider world. David's journey begins with a trial before the community for his perceived transgressions, which leads him into a period of banishment and reflection. As David grapples with his identity and familial ties—especially the legacy of his uncle Benn, a traveler in Egypt—the narrative unfolds to reveal themes of love, loss, and the struggle for authenticity in the face of societal constraints. Following an emotional call to duty stemming from family ties, David's path takes a decisive turn towards Egypt, signaling a transformation that intertwines his fate with broader cultural and moral dilemmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSociety of Friends -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6261  c48283d48283