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100 1 _aHarrison, F. Bayford
245 1 0 _aLittlebourne Lock
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
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 2008-07-03
508 _aProduced by Sankar Viswanathan, Chris Curnow, Lindy Walsh, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Littlebourne Lock" by F. Bayford Harrison is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the Rowles family, particularly the lock-keeper Edward Rowles, and his interactions with a young girl named Juliet Mitchell, who comes from London to visit them. The narrative captures the contrast between the tranquil life in the countryside and the struggles faced by families in the urban setting of London, as well as themes of childhood innocence, resilience, and social class. At the start of the novel, a misty July morning sets the stage for the Rowles family, showcasing their daily life at the lock-house along the River Thames. Edward Rowles, the father, goes about his morning routine while discussing his children, Philip and Emily, who help with tasks around the home. The arrival of Juliet Mitchell, who is described as stubborn and somewhat troubled due to her upbringing in London, introduces new dynamics into the household. The chapter hints at Juliet's desire for adventure and independence, ultimately leading to a reckless decision to take the family's boat out alone, which sets off a series of events that create tension within the narrative as her actions lead to various challenges for the family. The opening portion of the book carefully establishes the characters and their relationships, laying the groundwork for Juliet's journey of growth and discovery amidst the backdrop of contrasting lifestyles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDidactic fiction
653 _aDomestic fiction
653 _aGirls -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aPoverty -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25959
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