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100	1		_aGalt, John, _d1779-1839
245	1	4	_aThe Provost
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1998
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 1998-04-01
508			_aTranscribed from the 1913 T. N. Foulis edition David Price
520			_a"The Provost" by John Galt is a novel written during the early 19th century. The book explores themes of governance, community, and self-interest through the life of its main character, Mr. Pawkie, who aspires to navigate the intricacies of local politics and societal expectations in the burgh of Gudetown. The opening of the novel introduces us to the widow of a former Provost, Mrs. Pawkie, who speaks highly of her deceased husband's manuscript, which contains notes on his public life as chief magistrate. After persuading her to publish the work, the narrative shifts to Mr. Pawkie, who recounts his ambitions and the prudent behaviors that enabled him to rise in status within his community. As he embarks on his journey through political life, we see him balancing the expectations of authority with the realities of human nature and societal norms, setting the stage for a rich exploration of character and ambition in a small town. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aHumorous stories
653			_aPolitical fiction
653			_aScotland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
653			_aPoliticians -- Fiction
653			_aMerchants -- Fiction
653			_aMunicipal government -- Fiction
653			_aIrvine (Scotland) -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1296
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