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100 1 _aStables, Gordon,
_d1840-1910
245 1 0 _aIn search of fortune: A tale of the old land and the new
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aAlso issued under the title: From squire to squatter, #38277.
500 _aRelease date is 2022-11-08
508 _aAl Haines
520 _a"In Search of Fortune: A Tale of the Old Land and the New" by Gordon Stables is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a young boy named Archie Broadbent, who is on the cusp of turning ten and is filled with the excitement and ambitions that come with childhood. The narrative explores the life and adventures of Archie as he navigates his childhood on a charming Northumbrian farm, full of familial warmth and rural life, which is colored by his relationships with his family and friends. At the start of the tale, we are introduced to Archie and his family as they celebrate his upcoming birthday. The opening emphasizes the playful banter between Archie and his father, showcasing Archie's lively personality and desire to prove his maturity as he approaches this new age. It hints at his adventurous spirit, as he dreams of going on a hunting expedition to avenge the loss of their pet rooster to a fox. Through light-hearted dialogue and vivid descriptions of their cozy home and surroundings, the beginning sets a tone of nostalgia and innocence while introducing the themes of family dynamics and the joys of childhood exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: John F. Shaw and Co., 1890
653 _aAustralia -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aTwins -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aFriendship -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSiblings -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSailors -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aFarm life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSick children -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aCourtship -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aParent and child -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aGentry -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69315
999 _c110105
_d110105