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100	1		_aSmith, F. Clifford _q(Frank Clifford), _d1865-1937
245	1	2	_aA Lover in Homespun : _bAnd Other Stories
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 2005-10-12
505	0		_aA Lover in Homespun — The Faith that Removes Mountains — A Pair of Boots — A Prairie Episode — A Daughter of the Church — A Perilous Encounter — Le Loup-Garou — A Christmas Adventure — Narcisse's Friend — A Strange Presentiment — A Memorable Dinner.
508			_aProduced by Early Canadiana Online, Robert C. Cicconetti, Diane Monico, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"A Lover in Homespun" by F. Clifford Smith is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The opening tale introduces Onesime Charest, a farmer in a small French-Canadian village, who is eagerly preparing for the return of his son, Zotique, from the United States. The book likely explores themes of family, community, and the intricacies of rural life, capturing both the joys and challenges of its characters as they navigate relationships and societal expectations. The beginning of the story unfolds on a beautiful evening as Onesime drives through his village, greeted warmly by locals excited for Zotique's return. The atmosphere is celebratory, with festivities planned to welcome the son back home, admired for his good looks and accomplishments. As guests gather, the tension subtly emerges through the interactions between Zotique, his brother Vital, and Katie White, a young woman who captures both brothers' affections. The opening sets up a dynamic exploration of sibling rivalry and unspoken feelings, hinting at the unfolding drama that will develop as the characters confront their emotions during a pivotal family reunion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aShort stories
653			_aCanada -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16860
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