02279cam a22003373u 4500 46403 UtSlPG 20260610134050.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Gallon, Tom, 1866-1914 The Cruise of the Make-Believes Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-07-25 Produced by David Edwards, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Cruise of the Make-Believes" by Tom Gallon is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to Gilbert Byfield, a man of privilege who visits Arcadia Street, a working-class neighborhood, in search of a different experience. He is drawn to Bessie Meggison, a poor but hopeful girl struggling to make a living from her meager lodgings while supporting a dysfunctional family. The opening of the book captures Gilbert's arrival in Arcadia Street, where he feels out of place with his refined attire amidst the shabby surroundings. His initial encounter with Bessie showcases her innocence and aspirations, as she attempts to maintain a sense of beauty and hope in her dreary life. As they begin to connect, Gilbert is fascinated by Bessie's resilience and dreams of a better life, which he aspires to support, even as the realities of their different social standings loom over them. This introduction sets the stage for a social exploration of class disparities, dreams, and the complexity of personal relationships amidst challenging circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified London (England) -- Fiction Love stories Social classes -- England -- Fiction Grunwald, Charles, 1867-1910 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46403 87242 87242