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100 1 _aHale, Edward Everett,
_d1822-1909
245 1 0 _aCrusoe in New York, and other tales
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2015-07-14
505 0 _aCrusoe in New York -- Alif-Laila -- A civil servant -- Nicolette and Aucassin -- The lost palace -- The western Ginevra -- Max Keesler's horse-car -- The modern Psyche.
508 _aProduced by Ron Swanson
520 _a"Crusoe in New York, and Other Tales" by Edward Everett Hale is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories explore themes of adventure, morality, and human experience through various narratives, including a modern take on the classic character Robinson Crusoe, reimagined in a contemporary New York setting. The collection offers both whimsical tales and poignant reflections on life and society. The opening of "Crusoe in New York" introduces the protagonist, Robinson Crusoe, who recounts his early life and the challenges faced after his father's death. An orphan raised by his mother, he learns carpentry under an old-fashioned master. As he recounts his experiences, Crusoe finds himself reflecting on his humble beginnings and the hardships endured, leading to his determination to create a better life. The character's aspirations ignite when he devises a plan to build a house for his mother on a vacant lot in the city, ultimately setting in motion a tale of ambition, love, and the human spirit's quest for happiness amid adversities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNew York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
653 _aShort stories, American
653 _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49442
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