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_aReed, Talbot Baines, _d1852-1893 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Adventures of a Three-Guinea Watch |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2007-04-11 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England | ||
| 520 | _a"The Adventures of a Three-Guinea Watch" by Talbot Baines Reed is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is told from the unique perspective of a watch, following its journey through various owners and adventures, including its experiences at a boys' boarding school and even its involvement in a battle in India. The novel primarily revolves around the watch's relationship with its various owners, particularly a young boy named Charlie Newcome, who is just beginning his journey in life as he navigates the trials of childhood and school. At the start of the book, the watch reflects on its early days after being purchased and expresses its thoughts about the responsibilities of being a watch. The narrative describes the initial excitement of being sold to a boy and the watch's detailed observations of the boy's family dynamics, highlighting Charlie's vulnerabilities and aspirations as he prepares to leave home for school. The opening chapters establish a whimsical yet profound tone as the watch acquires a personality and a perspective that offers insights into human emotions and interactions, setting the stage for its future adventures alongside Charlie. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aBoarding schools -- England -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSchools -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aChildren -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aIndia -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aClocks and watches -- Juvenile fiction | ||
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