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100 1 _aStead, Robert J. C.,
_d1880-1959
245 1 0 _aNeighbours
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 2011-03-03
508 _aProduced by Barbara Watson, Ross Cooling, Mark Akrigg and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"Neighbours" by Robert J. C. Stead is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in a small Ontario town, where the narrator reflects on his childhood memories and the impact of family and neighbors in his life, particularly focusing on his relationship with Jean Lane, the daughter of their closest neighbor. The narrative introduces themes of innocence, exploration, and the gradual transition into adulthood against the backdrop of rural life. The opening of the book begins with the narrator recalling his early memories centered around a grey stone house by a mill-pond, his father's work at the local woolen mill, and the life they led on their small farm. He shares a significant childhood incident involving a daring attempt to cross a stone dam with Jean, which leads to a near-drowning experience that cements their bond. As the story progresses, it hints at his evolving feelings for Jean, alongside his experiences in school and family dynamics. The narrative sets a nostalgic and intimate tone, laying the groundwork for deeper themes surrounding companionship, growing up, and the unfolding complexities of youthful relationships in a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSaskatchewan -- Fiction
653 _aCanadian fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35478
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