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040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aPZ
100 1 _aBruce, Mary Grant,
_d1878-1958
245 1 0 _aCaptain Jim
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-11-06
508 _aWendy Verbruggen
520 _a"Captain Jim" by Mary Grant Bruce is a novel written in the early 20th century, likely during the years following World War I. The story revolves around Jim Linton, Wally Meadows, and Norah Linton, who are grappling with the legacy left to them by their friend, John O’Neill, after his death in battle. O'Neill's legacy includes a property in Surrey, which they plan to turn into a haven for soldiers returning from the war, offering them a sense of home and belonging. The opening of the novel introduces the characters as they discuss O'Neill’s poignant letter recounting his friendship with them and expressing his hopes for the house to be used for a noble purpose. As they navigate their grief over O'Neill's passing, the three friends—along with Jim's father—explore the possibilities of transforming the inherited estate into a convalescent home for restored soldiers, touching on themes of loss, camaraderie, and the desire to contribute positively in their post-war reality. This opening sets the stage for their venture, hinting at the challenges and growth they will face as they settle into their new lives and responsibilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEngland -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27174
999 _c68083
_d68083