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050		4	_aPS
100	1		_aLincoln, Joseph Crosby, _d1870-1944
245	1	0	_aMary-'Gusta
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-05-17
508			_aDonald Lainson; David Widger Updated: 2023-01-08.
520			_a"Mary-'Gusta" by Joseph Crosby Lincoln is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. It centers on the life of young Mary-'Gusta, a seven-year-old girl facing uncertain times after the recent death of her stepfather, Marcellus Hall, and the speculations surrounding her future. The opening chapters delve into the reactions of the townsfolk as they wonder who will take care of the "queer" child, whose unique demeanor sets her apart from others. At the start of the novel, the narrative follows the events of Marcellus Hall's funeral and the ensuing questions about Mary-'Gusta's future. Various characters, including local reporters and the Baxter family, express their concern for her, highlighting both their ignorance and fascination with her idiosyncrasies. Mary-'Gusta, hiding in her favorite play area, contemplates her loss and the looming unknown about her guardianship. As the story unfolds, the focus shifts from the perspectives of the adults discussing her fate to her own experiences and feelings, reflecting the complexities of childhood emotions during a significant life change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aOrphans -- Fiction
653			_aGuardian and ward -- Fiction
653			_aMassachusetts -- Fiction
653			_aCape Cod (Mass.) -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2473
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