02171cam a22003013u 4500 8680 UtSlPG 20260610133225.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Taylor, Bayard, 1825-1878 The Story of Kennett Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-08-01 Text file produced by Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon, Michelle Shephard, Charles Franks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger "The Story of Kennett" by Bayard Taylor is a novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in a rural community in Pennsylvania, capturing the everyday life and characters within this close-knit village. The plot centers on Gilbert Potter, a young man navigating the complexities of rural society, as well as his relationships with other residents, including the spirited Martha Deane and the enigmatic stranger named Fortune. At the start of the novel, the scene is set on a March day in 1796, where a gathering of local hunters is underway at the Barton farmhouse, signaling an upcoming fox hunt. Characters like Mr. Alfred Barton, the host with mixed intentions, and Gilbert Potter, eager for participation, introduce the social dynamics of the community. The atmosphere is lively, filled with camaraderie and competition as the potential for adventure amalgamates with local traditions. As the hunters prepare for the chase, the foundational tones of class, rivalry, and the nuances of personality emerge, establishing the complex interplay of relationships that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Pennsylvania -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8680 50632 50632