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100 1 _aFarjeon, B. L.
_q(Benjamin Leopold),
_d1833-1903
245 1 0 _aAt the Sign of the Silver Flagon
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-09-16
508 _aProduced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google Books (Michigan State University)
520 _a"At the Sign of the Silver Flagon" by B. L. Farjeon is a novel written in the late 19th century. Set in the thriving township of Silver Creek, Australia, the story explores themes of adventure, love, and ambition during the gold rush era. The narrative introduces a variety of characters, including the central figure Mr. Hart, a member of a dramatic company who is searching for both fortune in gold and a connection to his daughter back home. The opening of the book paints a vivid picture of Silver Creek, a bustling community that has rapidly transformed from wilderness to a town bustling with miners and merchants. As the narrative unfolds, we meet various characters, such as the Tipperary boys who assert their dominance over the goldfields, and a diverse mix of immigrants chasing after their fortunes. Mr. Hart emerges as a sympathetic figure, navigating the challenges of life in a burgeoning township, while also harboring a deep familial longing that motivates his actions throughout the story. The local theatrical company, their performances, and the interplay of relationships form a colorful backdrop that hints at both comedy and drama in the lives of the characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish fiction -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53062
999 _c93896
_d93896