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100 1 _aCraik, Dinah Maria Mulock,
_d1826-1887
245 1 0 _aJohn Halifax, Gentleman
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2000
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 2000-10-01
508 _aProduced by Les Bowler. HTML version by Al Haines.
520 _a"John Halifax, Gentleman" by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The story follows the life of Phineas Fletcher, who is introduced to the strong and resilient John Halifax, a boy from a lower social background. As their paths intertwine, the novel explores themes of friendship, social class, and the struggle for identity and dignity. The opening of the book sets the stage as we meet Phineas and his father, Abel Fletcher, seeking shelter from the rain when they encounter John Halifax, a waif-like boy who demonstrates a strong sense of character despite his circumstances. As they interact, John reveals his humble background and desire to work, prompting Abel Fletcher to take him under his wing as a helper at the tan-yard. The vibrant descriptions of the setting and the awakening camaraderie between Phineas and John underscore the rich character development that hints at the deeper themes of personal growth and aspiration that will unfold throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOrphans -- Fiction
653 _aWorking class -- England -- Fiction
653 _aIndustrial revolution -- England -- Fiction
653 _aEngland -- Social conditions -- 19th century -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2351
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