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100 1 _aFrederic, Harold,
_d1856-1898
245 1 0 _aIn the Sixties
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
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500 _aRelease date is 2017-05-23
505 0 _aThe Copperhead -- Marsena -- The war widow -- The eve of the Fourth -- My Aunt Susan.
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520 _a"In the Sixties" by Harold Frederic is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative is set during the tumultuous period of the American Civil War and focuses on the lives of characters in a small farming community in northern New York. The story examines the impact of the war on personal relationships and local politics, particularly through the experiences of the Beech family and their conflicts with their abolitionist neighbors. At the start of the story, the narrator recalls significant events from the past that shaped his upbringing, particularly his relationship with Abner Beech, a steadfast farmer known for his strong opinions against abolitionist sentiments. The novel opens with a vivid portrayal of the Beech family dynamics, especially the tension between Abner and his son Jeff, who is at odds with his father's values amid changing social landscapes. As the narrative unfolds, issues of loyalty, rebellion, and the repercussions of the war on family and community structures begin to surface, establishing a rich backdrop for the characters' struggles and moral dilemmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
653 _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54764
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