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100 1 _aSmith, Francis Hopkinson,
_d1838-1915
245 1 0 _aColonel Carter's Christmas and The Romance of an Old-Fashioned Gentleman
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
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 2009-01-07
508 _aProduced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Colonel Carter's Christmas and The Romance of an Old-Fashioned Gentleman" by F. Hopkinson Smith is a light-hearted novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Colonel George Fairfax Carter, a charming and genteel character whose interactions reveal his values of hospitality, honor, and loyalty. The narrative unfolds during the Christmas season and features a cast that includes his beloved Aunt Nancy and a host of other acquaintances, reflecting the themes of friendship, generosity, and the complexities of human relationships against a festive backdrop. The opening of the story introduces us to the Colonel's world in New York, where he reminisces about past gatherings, particularly one involving a duel challenge against a financier named Mr. Klutchem. As the narrative progresses, there's a palpable tension regarding the Colonel's financial ambitions tied to a railroad project. We see him interact with his old servant Chad, and his friend Fitz, amidst preparations for the Christmas festivities. The stage is set for both celebration and potential conflict, particularly with the arrival of Klutchem and his daughter, who add further intrigue to the Colonel's spirited life. Overall, the beginning suggests a blend of humor, warmth, and a touch of drama as the characters navigate their relationships during the holiday season. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChristmas stories
653 _aVirginia -- Fiction
700 1 _aKeller, Arthur Ignatius,
_d1866-1924
700 1 _aYohn, F. C.
_q(Frederick Coffay),
_d1875-1933
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27741
999 _c68650
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