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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aChambers, Robert W.
_q(Robert William),
_d1865-1933
245 1 4 _aThe Fighting Chance
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 2005-02-01
508 _aProduced by Jeffrey Kraus-yao, and David Widger
520 _a"The Fighting Chance" by Robert W. Chambers is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story introduces the main character, Siward, a young man appearing somewhat absent-minded and affable, as he arrives at a summer home named Shotover House. The narrative unfolds around his interactions with the spirited Sylvia Landis and their budding acquaintance, layered with themes of social standing, hereditary reputation, and personal choices amidst societal expectations. At the start of the book, Siward arrives by train at Shotover, seemingly uncertain of his destination and preoccupied with the vibrant chaos of the station. He is greeted by a groom who leads him to a phaeton driven by Sylvia Landis, marking the beginning of their charged relationship. As they drive, their conversation reveals personalities that both attract and challenge each other: Siward's easy-going nature contrasts with Sylvia's underlying conflict regarding her engagement to Howard Quarrier, a man of significant social standing. The two engage in a lighthearted but revealing discourse about love, responsibility, and the pressures of societal norms, setting the stage for deeper emotional exploration and potential conflict in the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNew York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7492
999 _c49483
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