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100 1 _aWhyte-Melville, G. J.
_q(George John),
_d1821-1878
245 1 0 _aGeneral Bounce; Or, The Lady and the Locusts
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-01-12
508 _aSuzanne Shell, Matthew Wheaton, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"General Bounce; Or, The Lady and the Locusts" by G. J. Whyte-Melville is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story explores themes of social class, romance, and the intricacies of human relationships against the backdrop of the English seaside. The main characters introduced include the amiable but somewhat aimless Cousin Charlie, his motherly aunt Mrs. Kettering, and the enchanting yet delicate Blanche, alongside various supporting characters like the jolly seaman Hairblower. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a sunny day at St. Swithin’s, where Mrs. Kettering and her daughter Blanche, along with Cousin Charlie, embark on a boating adventure. Their playful interactions set the tone for the familial dynamic, highlighting Mrs. Kettering's nurturing yet somewhat overbearing nature. As the family enjoys their time together on the water, the narrative hints at both Charlie’s impulsive spirit and the subtle tension surrounding the inheritance and future prospects of Blanche and Charlie. The chapter draws readers into a lively seaside atmosphere, while also foreshadowing complexities related to love, expectations, and social standing that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
700 1 _aEwan, Frances
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41828
999 _c82667
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