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_aRichards, Laura Elizabeth Howe, _d1850-1943 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aJim of Hellas, or In Durance Vile; The Troubling of Bethesda Pool |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2016-05-14 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https://archive.org/details/americana) | ||
| 520 | _a"Jim of Hellas, or In Durance Vile; The Troubling of Bethesda Pool" by Laura E. Richards is a novel written in the late 19th century. This book weaves together two interconnected stories: the first revolves around the adventures of a Greek sailor named Jim, who finds himself imprisoned after stealing a hen, and the second focuses on the reclusive owner of a quaint inn, Miss Bethesda Pool, exploring themes of community, acceptance, and personal growth. The narrative provides insights into small-town dynamics and character interactions, offering a glimpse into life during this historical period. The tale begins with Jim, a sailor who, after falling overboard, ends up on an island where he is arrested for theft. He is eventually taken in by the community, particularly by Miss Bethesda Pool, the strong-willed and mysterious innkeeper. Despite the initial conflict, Jim becomes a beloved figure in the town as he helps with various tasks and charms the residents with his cooking skills. On the other hand, Miss Bethesda undergoes a transformation as she opens her heart to the world around her, culminating in a party she throws to unite her community. The story balances humor with poignancy, ultimately revealing how connections forged through adversity can lead to love, friendship, and newfound courage in everyday life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aLove stories | ||
| 653 | _aNew England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction | ||
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