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100 1 _aBanks, G. Linnaeus, Mrs.
_q(George Linnaeus),
_d1821-1897
245 1 4 _aThe Making of William Edwards; or, The Story of the Bridge of Beauty
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-12-05
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Lindy Walsh, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Making of William Edwards; or, The Story of the Bridge of Beauty" by Mrs. G. Linnæus Banks is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book revolves around the titular character, William Edwards, and his family as they navigate the challenges of rural life in Wales following the tragic death of the family patriarch. The story explores themes of resilience, familial duty, and the evolution of farming practices in a primitive society. At the start of the narrative, we witness a devastating thunderstorm that claims the life of farmer William Edwards as he attempts to cross a treacherous river after a market day. The scene shifts to his devastated wife, Mrs. Edwards, who must now assume total responsibility for the family and the farm. With the help of her eldest son, Rhys, she faces the immediate challenges of grief and managing a smallholding, while young Willem, their youngest child, is caught up in his own misadventures. The early chapters establish a compelling portrait of life in a rural community, highlighting the blend of both ordinary and extraordinary circumstances that define the Edwards family's struggle and determination. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38212
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