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_aKingston, William Henry Giles, _d1814-1880 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aFoxholme Hall, and Other Tales |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2012-09-06 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England | ||
| 520 | _a"Foxholme Hall, and Other Tales" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a collection of stories written in the mid-19th century. The opening tale, "Foxholme Hall; Or, Christmas at an Old Country House," centers around two brothers who eagerly anticipate spending their Christmas holidays at their great uncle Sir Hugh Worsley's estate, Foxholme Hall, rather than with their more prim cousin in London. The narrative is light-hearted and imbued with a sense of adventure, focusing on family dynamics and the joys of rural festivities. The beginning of this tale introduces the lively spirits of the young protagonists, William and his brother Jack, as they travel by coach to the Hall, brimming with excitement about hunting and winter activities. Upon their arrival, they are welcomed by various family members, including the kind-hearted but serious Cousin Julia, and their playful Uncle Sir Hugh. However, the festive atmosphere quickly turns tense when young Cousin Hugh goes missing during the Christmas celebrations, leading the family into a frantic search for him. This sets up the storyline of suspense against the backdrop of familial warmth and Christmas cheer, foreshadowing the blend of adventure and drama that characterizes the book as a whole. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aChildren's stories | ||
| 653 | _aBoys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aAdventure stories | ||
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