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100 1 _aBird, Robert Montgomery,
_d1806-1854
245 1 4 _aThe Hawks of Hawk-Hollow: A Tradition of Pennsylavania
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 _aRelease date is 2021-06-18
508 _aRon Swanson
520 _a"The Hawks of Hawk-Hollow: A Tradition of Pennsylvania" by Robert Montgomery Bird is a novel written in the early 19th century. The book explores themes of change, legacy, and societal dynamics in post-Revolutionary America through the lens of a domestic story centered on the Gilbert family and their decline from prosperity. The narrative begins with a reflection on the characters and history of the valley, particularly the fateful events surrounding the Gilberts and their estate, Hawk-Hollow. The opening of the novel sets the stage for a richly woven tale imbued with the folklore of the region and introduces characters whose lives are steeped in drama and conflict. It elaborates on the backstory of Mr. Gilbert, an English emigrant who rose to wealth but faced downward spirals due to familial strife and societal upheaval—most notably the tragic fate of his daughter, Jessie. As the story unfolds, the quiet beauty of the Hudson River landscape contrasts sharply with themes of betrayal and vengeance connected to the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow, as hints are given about Colonel Falconer's association with these dark events. Additionally, the arrival of a painter named Herman Hunter introduces an outsider's perspective on the lingering curse of the Gilberts and piques curiosity regarding the looming conflict that involves those who may have wronged them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPennsylvania -- History -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65637
999 _c106460
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