The Depot Master by Joseph Crosby Lincoln

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Author Lincoln, Joseph Crosby, 1870-1944
Title The Depot Master
Note Reading ease score: 92.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger
Summary "The Depot Master" by Joseph Crosby Lincoln is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around the life of Captain Solomon Berry, the depot master of East Harniss, and his interactions with a colorful cast of local characters, including the wealthy and somewhat unscrupulous Mr. Williams, who is involved in local real estate dealings that significantly impact the community. The novel explores themes of friendship, social dynamics, and the influence of wealth in a small town. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Mr. Simeon Phinney, who is heading to the local depot. The opening scene sets a picturesque backdrop of East Harniss and highlights the communal practice of men gathering at the depot and post office for news and company, regardless of the train’s activities. Phinney's conversation with Williams reveals the impending displacement of Mrs. Olive Edwards due to Williams' real estate ambitions, stirring concerns among the townsfolk. The chapter then shifts focus to the depot master, Captain Sol, and his unique approach to his job, underscored by a humorous exchange with his young assistant, Issy McKay. The reader is drawn into the quaint yet complex social fabric of the town, foreshadowing a series of events that will intertwine their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Railroad stories
Subject Cape Cod (Mass.) -- Fiction
Subject Railroad stations -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 2307
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 26, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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