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_aHarte, Bret, _d1836-1902 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aMr. Jack Hamlin's Mediation |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2006-05-18 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aMr. Jack Hamlin's mediation -- The man at the semaphore -- An Esmeralda of Rocky Cañon -- Dick Spindler's family Christmas -- When the waters were up at "Jules" -- The boom in the "Calaveras Clarion" -- The secret of Sobriente's well -- Liberty Jones's discovery. | |
| 508 | _aProduced by Donald Lainson; An Anonymous Volunteer; David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"Mr. Jack Hamlin's Mediation" by Bret Harte is a novel written in the late 19th century, highlighting the intricacies of human relationships against the backdrop of rural California. The story revolves around the main character, Mrs. Ellen Rylands, who navigates the challenges of her past as a music-hall entertainer while trying to adapt to her new life as a farmer's wife. The narrative explores themes of love, identity, and societal expectations as Mrs. Rylands faces the consequences of her choices and the reappearance of Jack Hamlin, a figure from her past. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Mrs. Rylands as she returns home through a storm, revealing her discontent and unease with her domestic life. She is portrayed as a strikingly beautiful woman who feels out of place in her rustic surroundings, hinting at her struggle to reconcile her past with her present. As she interacts with her hired girl, Jane, it becomes clear that there are whispers and judgments about her former life, adding tension to her current marriage. The unexpected arrival of Jack Hamlin sets the stage for a complex emotional entanglement, as their conversation unveils her troubled past and her struggle to fit into her new role as a devoted wife. The beginning effectively sets up the central conflict of the story, inviting readers to explore how Mrs. Rylands navigates her dual identity and the implications of her choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aShort stories | ||
| 653 | _aWestern stories | ||
| 653 | _aAmerican fiction -- 19th century | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2556 |
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