02673cam a22003613u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000520011324500390016526400510020430000470025533600260030233700260032833800360035450000310039050801910042152013890061253400450200165300560204665300310210265300240213365300280215765300250218565300300221070000280224085600430226839598UtSlPG20260610133916.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aJohnston, Annie F.q(Annie Fellows),d1863-193110aAsa Holmes; or, At the Cross-Roads 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-05-02  aProduced by David Edwards, Emmy and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"Asa Holmes; or, At the Cross-Roads" by Annie F. Johnston is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story appears to center around a rural community where themes of wisdom, character building, and the interplay between youth and age play significant roles. The opening portion presents the experiences of Perkins's oldest, a young boy who learns life lessons from the adults around him, particularly from Asa Holmes, the elderly miller whose philosophies on life provide a moral compass for the boy.  The opening of the novel introduces us to the setting, a country store where locals gather, creating a rich tapestry of characters and conversations. Perkins's oldest, initially timid and unsure, gradually absorbs the thoughts and attitudes of the men around the stove, especially admiring the wise and cheerful Asa Holmes, who imparts both practical advice and a hopeful outlook on life. As the narrative unfolds, we see how the boy’s perception of life and human nature evolves through the discussions he overhears and the interactions he has, setting the stage for his character development as he grows older and encounters various life challenges. The blend of communal insight and personal growth signals themes of wisdom passed down through generations and the importance of perspective in shaping one's approach to life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction  aConduct of life -- Fiction  aVillages -- Fiction  aConversation -- Fiction  aOlder men -- Fiction  aGeneral stores -- Fiction1 aFosbery, E.,d1874-196040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39598