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_aHergesheimer, Joseph, _d1880-1954 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aMountain Blood: A Novel |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2008-12-08 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Mountain Blood: A Novel" by Joseph Hergesheimer is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on Gordon Makimmon, a stage driver living in the isolated community of Greenstream, as he grapples with personal struggles and the changing dynamics in his life, particularly in relation to his wealthy neighbors and the alluring, yet complex, figure of Lettice Hollidew. Themes of poverty, power, and the harsh realities of life unfold against a backdrop of rugged mountain scenery and a close-knit, often judgmental community. The opening of the novel introduces us to the quiet town of Stenton, where Gordon Makimmon is preparing to drive a stagecoach to Greenstream. We learn about the passengers he transports, including the confident Buckley Simmons and the reserved Lettice Hollidew, each embodying different social standing within their community. As they journey over the landscape, tensions arise, especially surrounding the dynamics between Gordon and Buckley, suggesting an underlying conflict driven by class and social expectations. Gordon's protective instincts emerge towards Lettice, hinting at both a burgeoning awareness of her womanhood and a sense of looming personal conflict tied to their familial and societal roles. As their paths intertwine, the atmosphere grows charged with unspoken emotions and the potential for turmoil amid the beauty of their surroundings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aVirginia -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aMountain life -- Fiction | ||
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