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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aPittock, M. A., Mrs.
245 1 4 _aThe God of Civilization: A Romance
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aMid-ocean library; v. 1, no. 1
500 _aRelease date is 2022-03-02
508 _aRichard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The God of Civilization: A Romance" by Mrs. M. A. Pittock is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Mabel Miller, a young woman weary of the monotony of her high-society life in San Francisco, who desires adventure and excitement. Prompted by her father, she embarks on a sea voyage to Australia, accompanied by friends and acquaintances, setting the stage for a tale filled with romance and unexpected trials. The opening of the novel introduces Mabel's dissatisfaction with her life, despite enjoying the privileges granted by her father's wealth. As she expresses her desire for novelty, her father arranges for her to join a journey to Australia aboard a sailing ship, leading to an enthusiastic preparation for her departure. Shortly after setting sail, the narrative shifts from social concerns to the budding relationships and camaraderie among the passengers. However, this peaceful setting transforms into chaos when the ship suffers a catastrophic fire, forcing them into lifeboats and setting the characters on a harrowing journey of survival. The contrast between Mabel's initial longing for adventure and the dramatic challenges they encounter paints a compelling picture of both her character and the narrative ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Eureka Publishing Company, 1890
653 _aLove stories
653 _aDime novels
653 _aOceania -- Description and travel -- Fiction
830 0 _aMid-ocean library; v. 1, no. 1
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/godofcivilizatio00pitt
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67543
999 _c108365
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