02292cam a22003013u 4500 9263 UtSlPG 20260610133230.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Barr, Robert, 1850-1912 In the Midst of Alarms 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 2005-11-01 Text file produced by Lee Dawei, William A. Pifer-Foote, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreaders HTML file produced by David Widger "In the Midst of Alarms" by Robert Barr is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces us to Professor Stillson Renmark, who finds himself in the bustling and overwhelming atmosphere of a grand hotel in Buffalo, as he awaits a friend named Richard Yates. The book explores themes of friendship, identity, and the cultural clashes between different backgrounds, particularly between the reserved world of the professor and the more carefree, adventurous life of Yates. At the start of the novel, we follow Professor Renmark as he navigates the chaos of the Metropolitan Grand Hotel, feeling out of place among the lively guests. His anxiety is palpable as he observes the hurried foot traffic and the carefree attitudes around him. When he finally meets Yates, their reunion reveals the contrast between Renmark's studious demeanor and Yates' exuberant personality. They discuss their differing life paths since their days at school, with Yates' career as a newspaper man and Renmark’s quieter academic life. The opening portion sets the stage for their adventure-filled journey into the Canadian wilderness, hinting at comedic misunderstandings and cultural exchanges that will develop as they confront both their individual challenges and their evolving friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Canada -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9263 51074 51074