02200cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000600011324500730017326400510024630000470029733600260034433700260037033800360039650000310043250801250046352012220058853400450181065300120185585600430186738212UtSlPG20260610133854.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aBanks, G. Linnaeus, Mrs.q(George Linnaeus),d1821-189714aThe Making of William Edwards; or, The Story of the Bridge of Beauty 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-12-05  aProduced by Chris Curnow, Lindy Walsh, Martin Pettit and
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http://www.pgdp.net  a"The Making of William Edwards; or, The Story of the Bridge of Beauty" by Mrs. G. Linnæus Banks is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book revolves around the titular character, William Edwards, and his family as they navigate the challenges of rural life in Wales following the tragic death of the family patriarch. The story explores themes of resilience, familial duty, and the evolution of farming practices in a primitive society.  At the start of the narrative, we witness a devastating thunderstorm that claims the life of farmer William Edwards as he attempts to cross a treacherous river after a market day. The scene shifts to his devastated wife, Mrs. Edwards, who must now assume total responsibility for the family and the farm. With the help of her eldest son, Rhys, she faces the immediate challenges of grief and managing a smallholding, while young Willem, their youngest child, is caught up in his own misadventures. The early chapters establish a compelling portrait of life in a rural community, highlighting the blend of both ordinary and extraordinary circumstances that define the Edwards family's struggle and determination. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38212