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100 1 _aBacheller, Irving,
_d1859-1950
245 1 4 _aThe Turning of Griggsby: Being a Story of Keeping up with Dan'l Webster
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-09-30
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520 _a"The Turning of Griggsby: Being a Story of Keeping up with Dan'l Webster" by Irving Bacheller is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative captures the life and social dynamics of the fictional village of Griggsby, focusing on the influence of the celebrated orator Daniel Webster on its citizens and their aspirations. The main character, Uriel Havelock, narrates his experiences while attending school and navigating the complexities of youth, love, and ambition in this increasingly competitive society. At the start of the story, the old schoolmaster Appleton Hall recounts a significant speech by Daniel Webster, setting the tone for the reverence the townspeople hold for him. The protagonist, Uriel Havelock, introduces himself as someone from a humble background who has come to Griggsby to pursue his education. Through his observations, Uriel reveals a village caught in the throes of emulating Webster's grand oratory, often leading to excessive drinking and superficial bravado. He finds himself enamored with Florence Dunbar, a wealthy and beautiful girl, which complicates his feelings of social inferiority. The opening chapters lay the foundation for a comedic exploration of human aspirations, misadventures, and the stark realities of life in a small town during a time of shifting values. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aYoung women -- Fiction
653 _aLove stories
653 _aVillages -- Fiction
653 _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
653 _aNewspaper editors -- Fiction
653 _aReformers -- Fiction
700 1 _aBirch, Reginald B.
_q(Reginald Bathurst),
_d1856-1943
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50087
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