02145cam a22003133u 4500 22715 UtSlPG 20260610133525.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Bellamy, Edward, 1850-1898 The Cold Snap : 1898 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-09-21 Produced by David Widger "The Cold Snap" by Edward Bellamy is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. The book explores the extreme challenges and psychological impacts of a severe winter cold wave on a New England family. As the characters encounter increasingly harsh weather, their struggle to survive and the changes in their dynamics highlight the fragility of human existence in the face of nature's extremes. The story begins with an ordinary family experiencing the coldest winter day, leading to a night of escalating fears as temperatures drop to unprecedented levels. The family's members, including the narrator, his wife, and siblings, gather in their home, helpless against the clamorous cold outside. Their conversations reflect growing anxiety as they face discomfort and the threat of the extreme conditions. When an unexpected crisis unfolds, the family turns to each other for warmth and support, ultimately realizing the power of reassurance and unity amidst existential dread. The narrative culminates in their collective endurance, emphasizing themes of resilience, the human spirit, and the significance of familial bonds, even under dire circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22715 63832 63832