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100 1 _aHyne, C. J. Cutcliffe,
_d1866-1944
245 1 0 _aKate Meredith, Financier
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-11-14
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"Kate Meredith, Financier" by Charles John Cutcliffe Wright Hyne is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in West Africa and follows the experiences of George Carter, a new clerk who is navigating the complexities of trade and local customs in a foreign land, while under the influence of both the local populace and the European traders. The narrative hints at the interplay between colonialism, commerce, and cultural misunderstandings. The beginning of the novel introduces us to Carter as he arrives at Malla-Nulla factory, where he must navigate dangerous waters—literally and figuratively. After an awkward and chaotic arrival by surf boat, he encounters Swizzle-Stick Smith, the disheveled factory manager, and learns about his new environment. The opening scenes are lively, filled with humor and camaraderie among the ship's crew and the local workers, painting a vivid picture of the tensions and peculiarities of West African trade. As Carter acclimatizes to his surroundings, the narrative sets the stage for further conflicts, particularly with the King of Okky and Carter's developing relationship with Laura Slade, who is entangled in the complexities of local and colonial politics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWomen capitalists and financiers -- Fiction
700 1 _aParker, Frank
_q(Illustrator)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55962
999 _c96793
_d96793