02249cam a22003373u 4500 54121 UtSlPG 20260610134240.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Sykes, D. F. E., 1856-1920 Tom Pinder, Foundling: A Story of the Holmfirth Flood Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-02-06 Produced by John Parkinson "Tom Pinder, Foundling: A Story of the Holmfirth Flood" by D. F. E. Sykes is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the life of Tom Pinder, a foundling, exploring the themes of Victorian values and the impact of the Holmfirth flood, set against the backdrop of West Yorkshire. The author portrays the struggles of common people during this time, providing insight into their lives and relationships. The opening of the story introduces the reader to the setting of the Hanging Gate, a public house in a small hamlet named Wakey, amidst a harsh winter night in the early 19th century. It vividly depicts the ambience of the inn and its patrons, including Mrs. Betty Schofield, the landlady; Molly, the local midwife; and Mr. William Black, the schoolmaster. Their conversations reflect the values and issues of the period, particularly concerning the local cooperative movement and communal life. The tranquility of the evening is disrupted when Aleck, a shepherd, discovers a snow-covered woman outside, leading to the revelation of an infant found with her, setting the stage for Tom's journey and the unfolding narrative of his identity and heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Love stories Yorkshire (England) -- Fiction Foundlings -- Fiction Floods -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54121 94955 94955