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100	1		_aJacks, L. P. _q(Lawrence Pearsall), _d1860-1955
245	1	0	_aMad Shepherds, and Other Human Studies
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2010-02-24
508			_aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Mad Shepherds and Other Human Studies" by L. P. Jacks is a collection of essays or character studies written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives and personalities of various individuals in a rural English village, focusing on unique characters like Snarley Bob, the eccentric shepherd, and Tom Hankin, the shoemaker, delving into their beliefs and the nature of existence. The opening of the book introduces readers to the parish's notable inhabitants, starting with Mrs. Abel, the rector's wife, who, despite her unconventional past as an actress, gains the admiration of the community for her kindness and boldness. The narrative then shifts to present Tom Hankin, a staunch atheist dedicated to social reform, and Snarley Bob, whose profound and often conflicted thoughts about nature and existence create a captivating exploration into the thematic elements of religion, mortality, and human connection. This diverse tapestry of character sketches sets the tone for an insightful examination of human nature and the societal norms of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aManners and customs -- Fiction
700	1		_aBrooke, L. Leslie _q(Leonard Leslie), _d1862-1940
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31386
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