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    <namePart>Grace, Alfred A. (Alfred Augustus)</namePart>
    <namePart type="date">1867-1942</namePart>
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  <abstract>"The Tale of Timber Town" by Alfred A. Grace is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative is set in a quaint and lively mining town, following the lives of its inhabitants as they navigate the complexities brought on by a gold rush. Central to the story are characters like Benjamin Tresco, the master goldsmith, and various townsfolk, whose interactions set the stage for both the joys and challenges that come with sudden wealth.  The opening of the tale paints a vivid picture of Timber Town, a charming yet bustling settlement filled with wooden houses and a close-knit community. As the narrative unfolds, we are introduced to Benjamin Tresco, a skilled and affable goldsmith who shares a friendly relationship with his apprentice, Jake Ruggles. The allure of wealth and the tension of competition begin to emerge, foreshadowing how the discovery of gold will impact the town and its residents. Through humor and character interactions, the opening sets a tone of camaraderie and a glimpse into how the community will respond to the transformative events about to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)</abstract>
  <note>Release date is 2009-05-21</note>
  <note>Produced by Nick Wall, Anne Storer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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    <topic>New Zealand -- Fiction</topic>
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