02493cam a22003133u 4500 59100 UtSlPG 20260610134348.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Holley, Marietta, 1836-1926 Josiah's Alarm, and Abel Perry's Funeral Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-03-19 Produced by hekula03, Barry Abrahamsen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "Josiah's Alarm, and Abel Perry's Funeral" by Marietta Holley is a humorous novel written in the late 19th century. It presents the comedic and insightful observations of its protagonist, Samantha Allen, as she navigates the social expectations and peculiarities of her rural community. The book primarily revolves around domestic life, character relationships, and the absurdities that arise during significant events such as home installations and funerals. The story unfolds in two distinct parts, the first detailing the trials of Samantha and her husband Josiah as they deal with the installation of a furnace, which Josiah fears will bring excessive heat during winter. In a series of humorous miscommunications and misunderstandings, Samantha tries to reassure her anxious husband while managing their domestic affairs. The second part centers on Abel Perry’s family, who visit during a time of mourning after the death of their daughter’s husband. This portion of the narrative explores themes of grief, family connections, and societal expectations surrounding funerals. Holley’s keen wit and engaging storytelling bring to life the everyday challenges and eccentricities of her characters, making it a delightful read that reflects both the humor and the hardships of life in the late 19th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Married people -- Fiction United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59100 99926 99926