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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aKelland, Clarence Budington,
_d1881-1964
245 1 0 _aScattergood Baines
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 2004-08-27
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Cori Samuel and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"Scattergood Baines" by Clarence Budington Kelland is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book introduces the character Scattergood Baines, who is portrayed as a large and affable man embarking on a journey into the Coldriver Valley with aspirations to make a significant life for himself. He arrives with minimal resources but a wealth of ambition, demonstrating a strategy of both determination and cleverness as he considers how to integrate himself into the community and its economy. The beginning of the story establishes Scattergood's entrance into Coldriver, where he immediately captivates the attention of the townsfolk with his size, demeanor, and refreshing outlook on business. Upon his arrival, he expresses a keen interest in the needs of the community and the potential for growth, revealing his plans to contribute positively while securing his own financial footing. He negotiates for a store, indicating his intention to stay and make a mark on the valley. As he engages with the locals, it becomes clear that Scattergood is not just a newcomer; he is an invader with a vision for transforming Coldriver through commerce and innovation, setting the stage for his upcoming endeavors and the relationships he will build. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNew England -- Fiction
653 _aBaines, Scattergood (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13307
999 _c54697
_d54697