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100 1 _aSmith, Francis Hopkinson,
_d1838-1915
245 1 4 _aThe Veiled Lady, and Other Men and Women
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2003-12-01
505 0 _aThe veiled lady of Stamboul -- Loretta of the shipyard -- A coat of red lead -- Miss Murdock --"special" -- The beguiling of Peter Griggs -- Miss Jenning's companion -- Sam Joplin's epigastric nerve -- Miss Buffum's new boarder -- Captain Joe and the "Susie Ann" -- "Against orders" -- Muggles's supreme moment.
508 _aProduced by Duncan Harrod. HTML version by Al Haines.
520 _a"The Veiled Lady, and Other Men and Women" by Francis Hopkinson Smith is a collection of short stories likely written during the late 19th century. The stories present a vivid exploration of various characters and scenarios, from charming personalities interacting in exotic locales to tales of adventure and emotional complexity, showcasing the author's keen observational skills and narrative style. At the start of this collection, the first story, "The Veiled Lady of Stamboul," introduces Joe Hornstog, a Levantine dragoman in Istanbul, and an unnamed painter who recounts the captivating moment he encounters a mysterious veiled woman. The scene unfolds with the painter absorbed in his work at a mosque when he catches a glimpse of the enchanting houri, Yuleima, whose beauty and presence intrigue him. Joe warns of the dangers present due to a police officer's arrival, setting a tone of suspense and capturing the contrasting atmosphere of beauty and risk in the vibrant city. The narrative weaves a sense of longing and cultural richness that invites readers to delve further into the stories presented in this collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories, American
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4713
999 _c46758
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