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Adams, F. Colburn (Francis Colburn)
1850
1891
Pheleg Van Trusedale
Adams, Francis Colburn
Waud, Alfred R. (Alfred Rudolph)
1828
1891
Waud, Alfred Rudolph
The Von Toodleburgs; Or, The History of a Very Distinguished Family
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"The Von Toodleburgs; Or, The History of a Very Distinguished Family" by F. Colburn Adams is a fictional novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the Toodleburg family, particularly focusing on Hanz Toodleburg, his wife Angeline, and their son Titus Bright. The narrative captures themes of family, societal change, and the contrast between aspiring ambitions and humble origins. The opening of the novel introduces us to Hanz Toodleburg, an honest farmer living near Nyack, who is respected by his neighbors for his good nature and prosperous farming. It describes Hanz's amiable relationship with his wife, Angeline, and their desire for children, which has been a source of gossip in their community due to their lack of offspring. As the story unfolds, we learn about their humble life, the arrival of their son Titus, and the changing dynamics of their world with the advent of new inventions and increasing societal pressures. The narrative sets the stage for exploring Titus’s adventures and ambitions, particularly his aspirations to venture into whaling, which reflects the family’s evolving status and the complexities of their social connections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Treasure troves -- Fiction
New York (State) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Families -- Fiction
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