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_aChambers, Robert W. _q(Robert William), _d1865-1933 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Fighting Chance |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 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 |
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