02340cam a22003373u 4500 40692 UtSlPG 20260610133930.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880 Foxholme Hall, and Other Tales Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-09-06 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Foxholme Hall, and Other Tales" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a collection of stories written in the mid-19th century. The opening tale, "Foxholme Hall; Or, Christmas at an Old Country House," centers around two brothers who eagerly anticipate spending their Christmas holidays at their great uncle Sir Hugh Worsley's estate, Foxholme Hall, rather than with their more prim cousin in London. The narrative is light-hearted and imbued with a sense of adventure, focusing on family dynamics and the joys of rural festivities. The beginning of this tale introduces the lively spirits of the young protagonists, William and his brother Jack, as they travel by coach to the Hall, brimming with excitement about hunting and winter activities. Upon their arrival, they are welcomed by various family members, including the kind-hearted but serious Cousin Julia, and their playful Uncle Sir Hugh. However, the festive atmosphere quickly turns tense when young Cousin Hugh goes missing during the Christmas celebrations, leading the family into a frantic search for him. This sets up the storyline of suspense against the backdrop of familial warmth and Christmas cheer, foreshadowing the blend of adventure and drama that characterizes the book as a whole. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Children's stories Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Adventure stories https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40692 81531 81531