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100	1		_aHale, Edward Everett, _d1822-1909
245	1	0	_aIf, Yes and Perhaps : _bFour Possibilities and Six Exaggerations with Some Bits of Fact
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2009-03-21
505	0		_aThe children of the public -- A piece of possible history -- The South American editor -- The old and the new, face to face -- The dot and line alphabet -- The last voyage of the Resolute -- My double, and how he undid me -- The man without a country -- The last of the Florida -- The skeleton in the closet -- Christmas waits in Boston.
508			_aE-text prepared by David Clarke, Martin Pettit, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from digital material generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/americana)
520			_a"If, Yes and Perhaps" by Edward Everett Hale is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The work explores various societal themes through allegorical narratives that blend humor with moral reflections on life, fate, and human behavior. Among the characters introduced, Felix Carter stands out as a relatable protagonist, navigating the complexities of his existence and the influence of the Public on his life. The opening of this collection sets the stage for the first story, "The Children of the Public," where we meet Felix and his wife, Fausta. Felix reflects on the financial struggles they face, leading to a humorous yet poignant discussion about necessity and resourcefulness. He conveys insights about working honestly and trusting in the support of the community or "the Public." The narrative further introduces the idea of a “pork-barrel,” a metaphor for opportunities provided by society, which Felix believes can be accessed by those who embrace their honest endeavors. This story signals Hale's intention to convey moral lessons through engaging storytelling, inviting readers to consider their connections to societal structures and the value of integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aShort stories, American
653			_aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28379
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