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100 1 _aFenn, George Manville,
_d1831-1909
245 1 0 _aMenhardoc
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
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 2007-05-08
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"Menhardoc" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in a picturesque Cornish fishing village and revolves around Mr. Temple and his twin sons, Arthur and Richard, who are on summer holiday there. The distinction between the brothers is stark: Arthur, the more foppish, dislikes getting his hands dirty, while Richard is adventurous and eager to explore the local life, including fishing and mining, common to the area. The opening of the novel introduces the two brothers as they settle into their summer retreat. Richard, also known as Will, quickly befriends a local fisherman named Josh Helston while engaging in fishing expeditions, uncovering the dynamics of village life, and learning about the area’s rich fishing and mining activities. The narrative sets the stage for Will’s adventurous spirit as he seeks knowledge, navigates family dynamics, and ventures into dangerous territories, such as abandoned mines. The tone hints at both excitement and peril, promising thrilling experiences ahead while exploring the historical backdrop of Cornwall's fishing and mining practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCornwall (England : County) -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aStaniland, Charles Joseph,
_d1838-1916
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21354
999 _c62531
_d62531