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100	1		_aMacDonald, George, _d1824-1905
245	1	0	_aAdela Cathcart, Volume 1
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 2005-09-01
508			_aProduced by Distributed Proofreaders
520			_a"Adela Cathcart, Volume 1" by George MacDonald is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the titular character, Adela Cathcart, who experiences a mysterious ailment that eludes understanding by those around her at a time when she should be celebrating the joys of Christmas. The narrative introduces us to several key figures, including her father, Colonel Cathcart, as well as a fellow passenger, a clergyman, who becomes crucial to the unfolding drama around Adela's condition. The opening of this volume sets the scene on Christmas Eve as the protagonist, John Smith, travels by train to visit an old friend, Colonel Cathcart, where Adela lives. The atmosphere is heavy with a sense of gloom, contrasting the festive spirit of the season, as it becomes evident that Adela is suffering from a deep sense of hopelessness. Smith encounters various characters along his journey, including an intriguing clergyman, who sparks a curiosity about the nature of faith and joy against the backdrop of Adela's melancholic state. This juxtaposition of cheer and sorrow serves as a catalyst for exploring themes of love, friendship, and healing, setting the stage for the unfolding story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aScotland -- Fiction
653			_aChristian fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8892
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