02657cam a22004333u 4500 13356 UtSlPG 20260610133321.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Stockton, Frank R., 1834-1902 The Captain's Toll-Gate Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier With a Memorial Sketch by Mrs. Stockton Release date is 2004-09-02 Produced by Stephen Schulze and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "The Captain's Toll-Gate" by Frank R. Stockton is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Captain John Asher, a former merchant sailor who runs a toll-gate, and his niece, Olive Asher, who has recently come to live with him. The tale explores themes of hospitality, community dynamics, and the contrast between Olive's worldly upbringing and her new, simpler life at the toll-gate, as she navigates her relationships with various local characters. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a picturesque setting characterized by a well-kept road and toll-gate, where Olive is enthusiastically observing the approaching travelers. The narrative introduces Olive as she engages with her surroundings, showcasing her adventurous spirit and curiosity about the world. A notable interaction unfolds when she encounters Miss Maria Port, revealing local social dynamics and Olive's strong-willed character as she insists on the necessity of toll payments. The opening chapters establish Olive's charm and the nuances of her new life with her uncle while hinting at further developments, including her interactions with intriguing locals and the complexities of her background. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Teachers -- Fiction Conduct of life -- Fiction Courtship -- Fiction Uncles -- Fiction Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction Sailors -- Fiction Voyages and travels -- Fiction Stockton, Frank Richard, 1834-1902 Parent and child -- Fiction Tollhouses -- Fiction Stockton, Marian E. (Marian Edwards), -1906 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13356 54746 54746