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100 1 _aNilsen, Anthon Bernhard Elias,
_d1855-1936
245 1 0 _aDry fish and wet
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 2011-04-22
505 0 _aThe town -- Knut G. Holm -- Bramsen -- Hermansen of the bank -- Mrs. Rantzau's story -- "Rebecca and the camels" -- Holm & Son -- Malla Trap -- Clapham Junction -- The ship comes home -- The concert -- Old Nick -- Cilia -- A royal visit -- Peter Oiland -- Emilie Rantzau -- The Eva Maria -- The Henrik Ibsen -- Nils Petter's legacy -- The admiral -- Dirrik.
508 _aProduced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Dry Fish and Wet: Tales from a Norwegian Seaport" by Anthon Bernhard Elias Nilsen is a collection of tales set in a Norwegian coastal town, likely written in the early 20th century. The stories reflect the unique culture, history, and socio-economic challenges of the town's inhabitants, touching on their traditions and individual experiences. Central characters include Knut G. Holm, a merchant known for his resilience and knack for survival amidst numerous personal and financial crises, along with his artistically inclined children, William and Marie, whose aspirations create tension within the household. The opening of the book introduces readers to the town, detailing its rich maritime history marked by trade and commerce. The opening sections delve into the life of Knut G. Holm, who engages in lively conversation with his new clerk, Betty Rantzau, as he navigates his complex family dynamics and the aspirations of his children, who desire to pursue artistic careers. Holm's frustration with their artistic ambitions contrasts with his pragmatic approach to life, setting the stage for further developments in their relationships. As Holm contemplates the future of both his business and his children's dreams, the narrative promises a blend of humor, drama, and poignant reflections typical in small-town storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCity and town life -- Fiction
653 _aNorway -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
700 1 _aWorster, W. J. Alexander
_q(William John Alexander),
_d1882-1929
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35918
999 _c76761
_d76761