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100	1		_aWaller, Mary E. _q(Mary Ella), _d1855-1938
245	1	0	_aFlamsted quarries
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 2007-11-30
508			_aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Flamsted Quarries" by Mary E. Waller is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work explores the complexities of societal change in a New England town, particularly focusing on the upheaval created by the arrival of granite quarries and the accompanying influx of immigrants. The story contrasts the lives of the local residents, especially two rival families—the Champneys and the Googes—against the backdrop of these new developments. The opening portion introduces a vivid scene set at the Battery in Manhattan, where the arrival of immigrant ships symbolizes hope and aspiration, capturing the essence of America's melting pot. Following this, we meet Aileen, a child performer in a vaudeville show, whose singing captivates the audience despite her chaotic backstage moment. The narrative weaves through themes of immigration, childhood innocence, and artistic expression, hinting at deeper societal issues as Aileen's story unfolds. This segment sets the stage for exploring the characters' connections to each other and to the evolving landscape of their community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFiction
700	1		_aNelson, G. Patrick
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23664
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