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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aBuck, Charles Neville,
_d1879-1957
245 1 4 _aThe Beneficent Burglar
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 2021-12-03
508 _aRoger Frank and Sue Clark
520 _a"The Beneficent Burglar" by Charles Neville Buck is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around themes of love, elopement, and a series of comedic misadventures that unfold as the protagonist attempts to secure his future with the woman he loves. Set against a backdrop of societal norms and constraints, this light-hearted narrative delves into the lengths to which individuals will go for love, featuring a mix of humor and mistaken identities. The plot follows Lewis Copewell, who is desperately trying to prevent his beloved Mary Asheton from being sent away to Europe by her family as part of their efforts to keep them apart. With the help of his friend Alexander Hamilton Burrow, Copewell concocts an elaborate plan to elope with Mary. However, complications arise as miscommunication, misunderstandings, and the antics of various characters, including the mischievous burglar Rat Connors, create chaos. The story culminates in a series of comedic events that lead to mistaken encounters and an unexpected resolution. Ultimately, the narrative explores not only the pursuit of love but also the unpredictable nature of life, making for an engaging and entertaining read. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: The Ridgway Company, 1911
653 _aUnited States -- Fiction
653 _aElopement -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66872
999 _c107694
_d107694