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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aDougall, L.
_q(Lily),
_d1858-1923
245 1 0 _aWhat Necessity Knows
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 2005-07-30
508 _aE-text prepared by Robert Cicconetti, Graeme Mackreth, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Early Canadiana Online (http://www.canadiana.org/eco/index.html)
520 _a"What Necessity Knows" by L. Dougall is a novel written in the late 19th century. It explores the complexities of human emotions and social interactions against the backdrop of Canadian life during a time of significant social change, particularly focusing on the experiences of immigrants and their struggles for identity and belonging. The narrative introduces Robert Trenholme, a principled clergyman, and Sissy Cameron, a resourceful young woman facing the challenges of loss and autonomy. The opening of the story establishes a reflective tone as Robert Trenholme discusses the nature of life's sorrows, highlighting the often-overlooked complexities of personal struggles. As he interacts with a troubled member of his congregation, the scene suggests the weight of responsibility felt by those in positions of guidance. Meanwhile, the narrative shifts to Sissy, who is grappling with the recent death of her father and the oppressive prospect of being forced to stay in an unfulfilling environment under the care of Mr. Bates, who has proposed marriage to her. Their strained relationship, coupled with her desire for freedom and happiness, sets the stage for the unfolding drama as Sissy contemplates her future amidst her father's passing and the rugged isolation of her life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16398
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