Project Gutenberg 1998-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 275 Wister, Owen 1860 1938 Lady Baltimore Produced by Bill Brewer, and David Widger "Lady Baltimore" by Owen Wister is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story is set in the charming and nostalgic town of Kings Port, South Carolina, and follows the experiences of Augustus, a young man intrigued by his heritage and the genteel society of the South. The narrative unfolds around themes of love, social expectations, and personal identity, featuring characters like John Mayrant and the beautiful yet complex Hortense Rieppe, who become central to Augustus's experiences in Kings Port. The opening of "Lady Baltimore" introduces the protagonist, Augustus, who reflects on his origins and familial connections, particularly with his eccentric Aunt Carola, who inspires him to explore his ancestry. As Augustus arrives in Kings Port, he admires the town's beauty and melancholy charm. The narrative begins to highlight his interactions with the local society, including the preparations for John Mayrant's upcoming wedding to Hortense Rieppe. The tone is characterized by a blend of humor, social critique, and a deep appreciation for the historical backdrop, setting the stage for a story filled with romance and the nuances of Southern life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Historical fiction Charleston (S.C.) -- Fiction PS Text Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923 Category: Romance Category: Novels Category: American Literature 657187 2025-07-01T09:22:15.210026 text/html 687956 2021-01-27T20:41:38 text/html; charset=utf-8 302453 2025-07-01T09:22:22.868952 application/epub+zip 309665 2025-07-01T09:22:17.105016 application/epub+zip 309665 2025-07-01T09:22:15.949979 application/epub+zip 514489 2025-07-01T09:22:27.583935 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 480780 2025-07-01T09:22:22.156952 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 449741 2022-09-01T10:47:57.295771 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 568801 2025-07-01T09:22:14.164017 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 568797 2016-10-08T14:15:04 text/plain; charset=utf-8 16970 2025-07-01T09:22:27.713926 application/rdf+xml 10000 2025-07-01T09:22:16.438978 image/jpeg 2881 2025-07-01T09:22:16.192982 image/jpeg 291586 2025-07-01T09:22:15.258020 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia