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100 1 _aBalfour, Frederic Henry,
_d1846-1909
245 1 0 _aAustin and His Friends
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 2005-06-21
508 _aE-text prepared by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Jeannie Howse, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)
520 _a"Austin and His Friends" by Frederic Henry Balfour is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young boy named Austin Trevor, who becomes a cripple after losing a leg due to a medical condition. Despite his physical challenges, Austin maintains a positive outlook on life, filled with imaginative thoughts and a deep appreciation for nature and art. The novel presents a light-hearted approach to the ghost story genre, showcasing Austin's unique perspective on life and the people around him. The opening portion of the book introduces the reader to Austin's life and circumstances. Described vividly, Austin's home is depicted as a serene and comforting environment where he has grown up. Following a life-altering surgery that results in him losing his leg, Austin must adapt to his new condition, but instead of sinking into despair, he finds beauty in his surroundings and even in his new wooden leg. The text emphasizes his philosophical musings and the affectionate yet humorous interactions with his Aunt Charlotte, who struggles to understand his approach to life. In this section, we glimpse Austin's determination to embrace life with joy and humor, setting the tone for his adventures and explorations ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPeople with disabilities -- Fiction
653 _aYoung men -- Fiction
653 _aAunts -- Fiction
653 _aApparitions -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16099
999 _c57487
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