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100	1		_aSmith, Francis Hopkinson, _d1838-1915
245	1	4	_aThe Wood Fire in No. 3
246	1		_aThe Wood Fire in Number 3
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 2010-11-11
505	0		_aIn which certain details regarding a lost opal are set forth -- Wherein the gentle art of dining is variously described -- With especial reference to a girl in a steamer chair -- With a detailed account of a dangerous footpad -- In which Boggs becomes dramatic and relates a tale of blood -- Wherein Mac dilates on the human side of "His Worship, the Chief Justice" and his fellow dogs -- Containing Mr. Alexander MacWhirter's views on Lord Ponsonby, Major Yancey, and their kind -- In which Murphy and Lonnegan introduce some mysterious characters -- Around the embers of the dying fire.
508			_aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"The Wood Fire in No. 3" by Francis Hopkinson Smith is a work of fiction written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Sandy MacWhirter, an artist who eagerly creates a warm and inviting community around an open fire in his studio, Room No. 3, fostering camaraderie among various characters, including fellow artists and friends. The book delves into themes of friendship, storytelling, and the nostalgic allure of a welcoming hearth. The opening of the novel introduces the setting of MacWhirter's studio, which lacks a traditional fireplace but is transformed into a comfortable gathering place thanks to the efforts of his friends and their ingenuity. As guests warm themselves by the fire, they engage in animated conversations and storytelling, with MacWhirter at the center, sharing tales that resonate deeply with the group. One particularly captivating story involves Sam Collins and his wealthy backstory, setting the stage for an exploration of friendship and loyalty against the backdrop of an artist’s life. The warmth of the fire symbolizes not just physical warmth, but also the emotional bonds and shared experiences that develop within this creative circle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aShort stories, American
653			_aStorytelling -- Fiction
653			_aArtists -- Fiction
700	1		_aKimball, Alonzo, _d1874-1923
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34284
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