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100	1		_aHough, Emerson, _d1857-1923
245	1	4	_aThe Law of the Land : _bOf Miss Lady, Whom It Involved in Mystery, and of John Eddring, Gentleman of the South, Who Read Its Deeper Meaning: A Novel
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-09-01
508			_aProduced by Duncan Harrod, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"The Law of the Land" by Emerson Hough is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story likely explores themes of societal change and individual agency set against the backdrop of the Southern United States. The narrative introduces us to central characters, including Miss Lady, a vibrant young woman navigating her identity, and John Eddring, a gentleman from the South, whose lives intertwine amid emerging social dynamics. The opening of the novel paints a picture of the genteel life at an old Southern plantation, inviting readers into the world of Miss Lady as she dances, filled with youthful exuberance. However, this idyllic setting is soon disrupted by the arrival of her mother, who hints at the pressures and expectations facing young women like Miss Lady. As the chapter unfolds, the story shifts between the domestic sphere and the broader implications of change brought about by the railroad's arrival, which symbolizes modernity intruding on traditional life. Eddring's presence and his profession suggest that the narrative will delve into the complexities and conflicts arising from these societal transformations, hinting at deeper questions of fate, choice, and the negotiation between personal desires and social responsibilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSouthern States -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6431
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