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100	1		_aFitch, George Hamlin, _d1852-1925
245	1	0	_aComfort Found in Good Old Books
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2011-01-29
508			_aProduced by Bryan Ness, Christine Aldridge and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520			_a"Comfort Found in Good Old Books" by George Hamlin Fitch is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a heartfelt exploration of classic literature, providing insights into how these timeless works provide comfort and solace during times of grief and personal turmoil. Fitch emphasizes the significant impact of reading, particularly the classics, and shares his personal reflections on various revered texts and authors. The opening of the work presents Fitch's profound sense of grief following the sudden death of his only son. He expresses how literature has been a source of solace and clarity amid his sorrow, illustrating the deep bond he shared with his son through their mutual love of books. Fitch recounts cherished memories of their time spent together and argues for the importance of cultivating a reading habit not only for enjoyment but as a refuge from life's hardships. Through his poignant reminiscences, he lays the foundation for discussing the great works of literature that have nurtured his spirit and invites readers to find their own comfort in these "good old books." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aBooks and reading
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35113
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