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100	1		_aHarte, Bret, _d1836-1902
245	1	4	_aThe Argonauts of North Liberty
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 2006-05-25
508			_aProduced by Donald Lainson; David Widger
520			_a"The Argonauts of North Liberty" by Bret Harte is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story is set in North Liberty, Connecticut, and revolves around the lives of its inhabitants during a particularly bleak and stormy Sunday. Central characters include Edward Blandford and Richard Demorest, whose past and present entanglements suggest themes of love, betrayal, and social convention. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the somber atmosphere of North Liberty, marked by a chilling church service attended by the townsfolk, who seem emotionally detached and uncomfortable in their surroundings. The narrative reveals a hint of scandal as a kiss exchanged in secret between a man and a woman stirs up curiosity and tension. Following this, Demorest confronts his friend Blandford, who is caught between his responsibilities to his wife and the allure of adventure offered by Demorest. The opening sets the stage for complicated relationships, underscoring a sense of moral struggle and societal expectations that will likely unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAmerican fiction -- 19th century
653			_aFrontier and pioneer life -- California -- Fiction
653			_aCalifornia -- History -- 1846-1850 -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2703
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