02049cam a22003013u 4500 51198 UtSlPG 20260610134158.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Knowles, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1868-1946 The Web of Time Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-02-12 Produced by Al Haines "The Web of Time" by Robert E. Knowles is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book appears to explore themes of struggle, family dynamics, and redemption, centering around the lives of the Simmons family as they confront personal and societal challenges in a small community. The opening introduces Harvey Simmons, a young boy grappling with the harsh realities of his father's alcoholism, and his mother, Annie, whose love for her family is overshadowed by her husband's destructive behavior. The beginning of the story paints a poignant picture of Annie Simmons anxiously waiting for her husband, revealing her conflicted feelings of love and fear due to his alcoholism. As she tries to create a semblance of normalcy for her children, the narrative highlights the toll that addiction takes on family life. The opening scene also foreshadows tragedy when a desperate encounter unfolds, leading to the death of a baby in a distressing and chaotic moment. As the story progresses, themes of hope and resilience intertwine, reflecting the challenges faced by the Simmons family as they navigate their circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Canadian fiction -- 20th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51198 92036 92036