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100 1 _aHough, Emerson,
_d1857-1923
245 1 4 _aThe Way of a Man
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-15
508 _aE-text prepared by Suzanne Lybarger, Josephine Paolucci, Joshua Hutchinson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Way of a Man" by Emerson Hough is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the backdrop of Virginia's idyllic landscapes, focusing on the life of John Cowles, a young man grappling with themes of love, honor, and the social dynamics of his time. The book intricately weaves in elements of romance, adventure, and the complexities of Southern society before the Civil War. The opening of the novel introduces John Cowles as he recalls a pivotal moment spent with Grace Sheraton, his neighbor. On a warm Virginia morning, he impulsively kisses her, setting in motion a complicated relationship defined by their families' histories and expectations. Cowles reflects on the tension between youthful passion and the constraints of gentlemanly conduct. As he navigates the intricacies of courting Grace amidst the societal norms of the time, he encounters pivotal figures, such as Gordon Orme, who bring additional layers of complexity to his experiences and friendships. The narrative is steeped in the contrast between natural beauty and impending societal change, which hints at the broader conflicts that will shape the characters' lives as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aWestern stories
653 _aOverland journeys to the Pacific -- Fiction
653 _aWagon trains -- Fiction
653 _aWest (U.S.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14362
999 _c55750
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