Grey Town : an Australian story by Gerald R. Baldwin
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"Grey Town: An Australian Story" by Gerald R. Baldwin is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the quaint Australian town of Grey Town, where the local priest, Father Healy, grapples with community dynamics, relationships, and the legacy of Michael O'Connor, a generous yet imprudent journalist. The narrative revolves around themes of morality, social responsibility, and the pressing need for reform in the town, primarily through the
lives of characters such as Father Healy, Michael’s children, and the influential yet avaricious Ebenezer Brown. The opening of "Grey Town" introduces readers to the serene yet complex setting of the titular town, alongside the presbytery where Father Healy resides. It describes the beautifully set landscape and the contrasting dynamics among the community members. The first moments highlight Father Healy's commitment to building a church and school, contrasting with the cynical character of Ebenezer Brown, who owns the local newspaper and has a reputation for exploiting others for profit. The reader is introduced to a variety of lively characters, such as the priest, his sister Molly, housekeeper Mrs. Gorman, and the mischievous Tim O'Neill, setting the stage for the unfolding story of the town and its inhabitants as they navigate challenges and personal conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Baldwin, Gerald R. (Gerald Robert), 1868-1942 |
|---|---|
| Title | Grey Town : an Australian story |
| Credits |
Produced by Nick Wall, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Australia -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26034 |
| Release Date | Jul 12, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 409 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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