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100 1 _aHamilton, Gail,
_d1833-1896
245 1 0 _aGala-Days
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2000
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 _aRelease date is 2000-11-01
505 0 _aGala-days -- A call to my countrywomen -- A spasm of sense -- Camilla's concert -- Cheri -- Side-glances at Harvard class-day -- Success in life -- Happiest days.
508 _aProduced by Pat Flieger. HTML version by Al Haines.
520 _a"Gala-Days" by Gail Hamilton (Mary Abigail Dodge) is a novel likely written during the mid-19th century. This book presents a humorous and insightful exploration of the protagonist's life and experiences, focusing on her aspirations and social commentary regarding women's roles and travel during a time of significant cultural shifts. The opening portion of "Gala-Days" introduces us to a lively and determined narrator as she struggles to maneuver her large trunk down from the attic, setting a tone of independence and self-reliance. Through her dialogue with Halicarnassus, a friend or companion, we glean insights about her ambitions to write a book of travels, emphasizing that true adventure comes from personal experience rather than mere observation. This segment establishes her character as clever, witty, and eager for exploration, while also teasing the reader with humorous reflections on societal norms. It showcases her whimsical musings about nature and seasons, particularly her longing for summer, interspersed with lively banter that highlights her spirited personality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTravel
653 _aAmerican essays -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2385
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