The Light in the Clearing: A Tale of the North Country in the Time of Silas…
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"The Light in the Clearing: A Tale of the North Country in the Time of Silas…" by Irving Bacheller is a novel written in the early 20th century. This coming-of-age story is set in the rural North Country during the 1830s and centers around a boy named Barton Baynes, who navigates the complexities of childhood while dealing with the loss of his parents and living with his Aunt Deel and Uncle Peabody.
Through Bart's experiences, the novel explores themes of family, innocence, and the stark realities of life in a small farming community. At the start of the story, we meet Bart, a young orphan who is learning to adapt to life with his relatives after losing his parents. The opening chapters provide insight into his childhood memories, including the pride he feels for his first watermelon harvest and the humorous yet challenging dynamics within his household. As he grapples with understanding life and death, friendship and betrayal, we see him engaging in innocent adventures—such as planting seeds and playing with a little hen—all while trying to make sense of the world around him. The narrative shines through its engaging and poignant depiction of Bart's inner thoughts and emotional struggles, setting the stage for a rich exploration of youth in a simpler time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bacheller, Irving, 1859-1950 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Keller, Arthur Ignatius, 1866-1924 |
| Title | The Light in the Clearing: A Tale of the North Country in the Time of Silas Wright |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Rick Niles, Charlie Kirschner,and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 89.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | New York (State) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Wright, Silas, 1795-1847 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 14150 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-14150-3 |
| Release Date | Nov 25, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 839 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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