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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aMacGrath, Harold,
_d1871-1932
245 1 4 _aThe Man on the Box
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 Harold, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Man on the Box" by Harold MacGrath is a comedic novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds primarily in Washington, D.C., following the charming and adventurous Robert Warburton, who is seeking new experiences after resigning from his military post. Through a series of lively escapades, Warburton becomes embroiled in the lives of various characters, including Colonel Annesley and his daughter, Betty, who piques his romantic interest. At the start of the narrative, Warburton, reflecting on his past military experiences and current life choices, gets caught up in humorous situations that hint at a deeper romantic subplot. The opening introduces the playful dynamics between Warburton and the people around him, including a witty commentary on societal norms. As Warburton decides to leave his mundane life behind, his pursuit of adventure leads to a fateful encounter that sets the stage for a mix of romance, comedy, and occasional tension. His interaction with Colonel Annesley's family and the surrounding political intrigue suggests that the plot will navigate through both personal and societal challenges, aptly mixing lighthearted moments with deeper reflections on love and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLove stories
653 _aImpostors and imposture -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6578
999 _c48575
_d48575