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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aRinehart, Mary Roberts,
_d1876-1958
245 1 0 _aTish
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-02-16
505 0 _aMind over motor -- Like a wolf on the fold -- The simple lifers -- Tish's spy -- My country Tish of Thee.
508 _aLynn Hill
520 _a"Tish: The Chronicle of Her Escapades and Excursions" by Mary Roberts Rinehart is a work of fiction likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around Tish Carberry, a spirited middle-aged woman who, along with her aunts, embarks on a series of amusing, and often chaotic, adventures that reflect her zest for life and independence. The book delves into themes of friendship, societal norms, and the antics that arise from Tish's exuberant personality. The opening of the story introduces Tish and her two companions, Lizzie and Aggie, as they embark on an excursion to Morris Valley. It sets a humorous tone outlining the trio’s characters and hints at Tish's disruptive and adventurous spirit. The inciting incident occurs when Tish is asked to look after her friend's daughter, Bettina, who has strong opinions about life, marriage, and independence. As the dynamics between Tish, her companions, and the younger generation unfold, the narrative teases various mishaps, including an encounter with Jasper, a local young man, and hints at Tish's unorthodox ways of addressing challenges, like using a racing car to assert her independence. The opening portion sets the stage for both comedic and possibly romantic entanglements as Tish navigates her world without conventional restrictions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHumorous stories, American
653 _aSingle women -- Fiction
653 _aFemale friendship -- Fiction
653 _aCarberry, Letitia (Tish, fictitious character) -- Fiction
653 _aMiddle-aged women -- Fiction
700 1 _aPreston, May Wilson,
_d1873-1949
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3464
999 _c45535
_d45535