Asa Holmes; or, At the Cross-Roads by Annie F. Johnston
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"Asa Holmes; or, At the Cross-Roads" by Annie F. Johnston is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story appears to center around a rural community where themes of wisdom, character building, and the interplay between youth and age play significant roles. The opening portion presents the experiences of Perkins's oldest, a young boy who learns life lessons from the adults around him, particularly from Asa Holmes, the elderly miller
whose philosophies on life provide a moral compass for the boy. The opening of the novel introduces us to the setting, a country store where locals gather, creating a rich tapestry of characters and conversations. Perkins's oldest, initially timid and unsure, gradually absorbs the thoughts and attitudes of the men around the stove, especially admiring the wise and cheerful Asa Holmes, who imparts both practical advice and a hopeful outlook on life. As the narrative unfolds, we see how the boy’s perception of life and human nature evolves through the discussions he overhears and the interactions he has, setting the stage for his character development as he grows older and encounters various life challenges. The blend of communal insight and personal growth signals themes of wisdom passed down through generations and the importance of perspective in shaping one's approach to life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Johnston, Annie F. (Annie Fellows), 1863-1931 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Fosbery, E., 1874-1960 |
| Title | Asa Holmes; or, At the Cross-Roads |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Villages -- Fiction |
| Subject | Conversation -- Fiction |
| Subject | Older men -- Fiction |
| Subject | General stores -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39598 |
| Release Date | May 2, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 374 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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