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100 1 _aBanks, G. Linnaeus, Mrs.
_q(George Linnaeus),
_d1821-1897
245 1 4 _aThe Manchester Man
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Manchester_Man_(novel)
500 _aRelease date is 2021-01-17
508 _aTim Lindell, Brian Wilcox and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Manchester Man" by Mrs. G. Linnaeus Banks is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in Manchester during the late 18th century and follows the life of Simon Clegg, a tanner, as he navigates the struggles of an evolving society shaped by industry and the personal trials that come with it. The book delves into themes of community, familial love, and the impact of societal change on ordinary lives. The opening of the narrative sets a vivid scene during a devastating flood in 1799, where Simon Clegg heroically rescues a baby from a floating cradle amidst the chaos of destruction. This act of bravery leads to the child's adoption into Simon's family, marking a significant turning point for both Simon and his daughter, Bess, who embrace the orphaned child, Jabez. As they cope with the aftermath of the flood and the societal upheaval that follows, Simon's character is explored in depth, alongside his relationships and the challenges posed by their impoverished circumstances. The stage is set for an exploration of survival, compassion, and the ties that bind a community together in times of crisis. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aManchester (England) -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64320
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