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_aAdams, F. Colburn _q(Francis Colburn), _d1850-1891 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Life and Adventures of Maj. Roger Sherman Potter |
| 246 | 1 | _aThe Life and Adventures of Major Roger Sherman Potter | |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-01-01 | ||
| 508 | _aThis eBook was edited by Charles Aldarondo | ||
| 520 | _a"The Life and Adventures of Maj. Roger Sherman Potter" by F. Colburn Adams is a satirical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative follows the peculiar exploits of Major Roger Sherman Potter, a character who aspires to fame and fortune amidst a society filled with eccentric politicians and dubious morals. Through the major's humorous and often absurd adventures, the book explores themes of ambition, identity, and the nature of American society during this period. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the major's intimate reflections by the beach of Cape Cod, where he ponders his future aspirations for renown. He recounts the influences of his parents, particularly the dichotomy of their views on ambition, as his mother encourages his literary pursuits while his father urges caution. The prelude establishes a whimsical tone, setting the stage for the major's subsequent adventures in New York and beyond, as he navigates a world populated by quirky characters, engaging in politics, diplomacy, and war, all with a humorous and often critical lens directed at American culture and societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aPolitical fiction | ||
| 856 | 4 | _uhttps://archive.org/details/cu31924022107928/page/n5/mode/2up | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4959 |
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