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100	1		_aParkinson, Richard, _d1797-1858
245	1	4	_aThe Old Church Clock
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2020
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2020-03-08
508			_aThis etext was transcribed by Les Bowler
520			_a"The Old Church Clock" by Richard Parkinson is a fictional work likely written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around an elderly man's reflections on his life as he narrates his experiences while becoming acquainted with the titular old church clock in Manchester. His reminiscences delve into his childhood in the Northern countryside, rich with personal anecdotes and observations on the contrasting lifestyles he has encountered throughout his life. The opening of the book establishes a charming and somewhat nostalgic narrative voice as the protagonist encounters a familiar character at the old church clock. This character reveals his lifelong relationship with the clock, emphasizing the role it has played in his life over the decades. Through their interaction, the elderly man begins to recount his formative years filled with both joy and hardship, starting from his birth in a tranquil lake district setting to his formative experiences at school. These reflections set the stage for a deeper exploration of character development, societal observations, and the intertwining of personal history with broader themes in the fabric of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEnglish fiction -- 19th century
653			_aWalker, Robert, 1710-1802
700	1		_aWordsworth, William, _d1770-1850
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61587
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