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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aField, Eugene,
_d1850-1895
245 1 4 _aThe House :
_bAn Episode in the Lives of Reuben Baker, Astronomer, and of His Wife, Alice
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-06-11
508 _aE-text prepared by Al Haines
520 _a"The House" by Eugene Field is a humorous and introspective novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Reuben Baker, an astronomer, and his wife Alice as they embark on the long-anticipated adventure of purchasing a home. The narrative combines humor and poignant reflections on the desires, dreams, and challenges faced by couples as they seek to establish a family home, revealing the universal pursuit of a place to call their own. The opening of the novel introduces the Bakerds' wistful aspirations to own a home, a dream that has matured over years of planning and hope. It portrays Reuben's initial enthusiasm for a grand cottage, only to confront the realities of their financial limitations after a disappointing inheritance from Aunt Susan. As they navigate various locations and their ideal home evolves into a more modest version, Alice's excitement and determination ultimately lead her to buy the old Schmittheimer place without consulting Reuben, showcasing her personal agency and the dynamic of their relationship. The chapters set the stage for exploring the humorous complications and heartwarming moments that come with home ownership, reflecting the bittersweet journey of domestic life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHumorous stories
653 _aHome ownership -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21808
999 _c62952
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