02082cam a22003253u 4500 30993 UtSlPG 20260610133716.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Leonard, Mary Finley, 1862-1948 The Spectacle Man: A Story of the Missing Bridge Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-01-16 Produced by Annie McGuire "The Spectacle Man: A Story of the Missing Bridge" by Mary Finley Leonard is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Frances, a young girl who encounters a peculiar optician known as the Spectacle Man, and becomes intertwined with the lives of those around her, including her family and new acquaintances. The narrative hints at themes of friendship, adventure, and the idea of "mending bridges," both literally and metaphorically. The opening of the story introduces Frances meeting the Spectacle Man, who is cheerfully occupied in his shop when she arrives to have some glasses mended for a friend. The scene is rich with detail, describing the Spectacle Man's quirky appearance and the charming ambiance of his shop. Frances's curiosity and admiration for the Spectacle Man grow as they share an engaging dialogue, while an impending rainstorm adds tension to the scene. As the story unfolds, it foreshadows the relationships Frances will form and the adventures that lie ahead in this quaint, whimsical setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Storytelling -- Juvenile fiction Opticians -- Juvenile fiction Merrill, Frank T., 1848-1923 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30993 71839 71839