| Author |
Hough, Emerson, 1857-1923 |
| Title |
The Way of a Man
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 89.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Suzanne Lybarger, Josephine Paolucci, Joshua Hutchinson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Way of a Man" by Emerson Hough is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the backdrop of Virginia's idyllic landscapes, focusing on the life of John Cowles, a young man grappling with themes of love, honor, and the social dynamics of his time. The book intricately weaves in elements of romance, adventure, and the complexities of Southern society before the Civil War. The opening of the novel introduces John Cowles as he recalls a pivotal moment spent with Grace Sheraton, his neighbor. On a warm Virginia morning, he impulsively kisses her, setting in motion a complicated relationship defined by their families' histories and expectations. Cowles reflects on the tension between youthful passion and the constraints of gentlemanly conduct. As he navigates the intricacies of courting Grace amidst the societal norms of the time, he encounters pivotal figures, such as Gordon Orme, who bring additional layers of complexity to his experiences and friendships. The narrative is steeped in the contrast between natural beauty and impending societal change, which hints at the broader conflicts that will shape the characters' lives as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Western stories
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| Subject |
Overland journeys to the Pacific -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Wagon trains -- Fiction
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| Subject |
West (U.S.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
14362 |
| Release Date |
Dec 15, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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