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_aMills, Weymer Jay, _d1880-1938 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe ghosts of their ancestors |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2011-08-06 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Alex Gam, Suzanne Shell 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"The Ghosts of Their Ancestors" by Weymer Jay Mills is a novel written in the early 20th century, specifically during the early 1900s. This historical fiction explores themes of family pride, social class, and romance set against the backdrop of early American society, particularly through the lens of the Knickerbocker family. The story intricately weaves the connections between past generations and contemporary conflicts, emphasizing how ancestral legacies affect the present. The narrative centers around Patricia Knickerbocker, a young woman caught between her family's strict expectations and her own desires, particularly in her love for Richard Sheridan, a man of lesser social standing. As the story unfolds, the tensions between family obligations and personal happiness lead to conflicts, notably with her father, Jonathan Knickerbocker, who prioritizes family dignity above all else. The arrival of ancestral ghosts brings an element of the supernatural, allowing the characters to confront their lineage's impacts and reevaluate their current lives. Ultimately, the book balances themes of rebellion against tradition with the realization that love transcends past grievances, culminating in a heartfelt resolution that champions individual happiness over societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aGhosts -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aNew York (N.Y.) -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction | ||
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_aRae, John, _d1882-1963 |
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