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100 1 _aGallon, Tom,
_d1866-1914
245 1 4 _aThe Cruise of the Make-Believes
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-07-25
508 _aProduced by David Edwards, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Cruise of the Make-Believes" by Tom Gallon is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to Gilbert Byfield, a man of privilege who visits Arcadia Street, a working-class neighborhood, in search of a different experience. He is drawn to Bessie Meggison, a poor but hopeful girl struggling to make a living from her meager lodgings while supporting a dysfunctional family. The opening of the book captures Gilbert's arrival in Arcadia Street, where he feels out of place with his refined attire amidst the shabby surroundings. His initial encounter with Bessie showcases her innocence and aspirations, as she attempts to maintain a sense of beauty and hope in her dreary life. As they begin to connect, Gilbert is fascinated by Bessie's resilience and dreams of a better life, which he aspires to support, even as the realities of their different social standings loom over them. This introduction sets the stage for a social exploration of class disparities, dreams, and the complexity of personal relationships amidst challenging circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLondon (England) -- Fiction
653 _aLove stories
653 _aSocial classes -- England -- Fiction
700 1 _aGrunwald, Charles,
_d1867-1910
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46403
999 _c87242
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