Project Gutenberg 2011-02-24 Public domain in the USA. 113 Herrick, Robert 1868 1938 Herrick, Robert Welch The Master of the Inn Produced by Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Master of the Inn" by Robert Herrick is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of a picturesque New England inn that has evolved from a colonial tavern into a haven for weary souls, the story explores themes of healing, community, and self-discovery. The narrative follows Doctor Augustus Norton, who becomes the 'Master' of this inn, offering refuge not only from physical ailments but from the emotional struggles that accompany the pressures of modern life. The plot centers on Dr. Norton and the various men who come to the inn seeking solace and transformation. Each resident, be it a famous surgeon or a wayward artist, finds not only support but also a sense of brotherhood among their peers. Through a blend of hard labor, conversation, and the beauty of their natural surroundings, the men learn to confront their inner demons and reclaim their vitality. The Master’s healing philosophy—rooted in work, camaraderie, and a deep respect for the human spirit—reveals that true recovery comes from within, making the inn a crucible for personal rebirth. This warmth and nurturing environment contrasts sharply with the tragedies of their pasts, leading to a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the quest for purpose. As the narrative unfolds, the impact of Norton's teachings culminates in a profound realization about the nature of life and the interconnectedness of all. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/35388/35388-h/images/title.jpg Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Healers -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 92518 2025-08-14T10:52:07.440576 text/html 91024 2021-01-07T13:38:06 text/html 108061 2025-08-14T10:52:11.653550 application/epub+zip 106018 2025-08-14T10:52:09.035580 application/epub+zip 106018 2025-08-14T10:52:08.010596 application/epub+zip 196814 2025-08-14T10:52:13.649567 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 183445 2025-08-14T10:52:10.853568 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 162515 2022-09-16T08:35:57.449546 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 80664 2025-08-14T10:52:07.151561 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 80531 2021-01-07T13:38:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18612 2025-08-14T10:52:13.911541 application/rdf+xml 11920 2025-08-14T10:52:08.498564 image/jpeg 3159 2025-08-14T10:52:08.252592 image/jpeg 39031 2021-01-07T13:38:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 31369 2021-01-07T13:38:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 100693 2025-08-14T10:52:07.453563 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