Project Gutenberg 2012-03-06 Public domain in the USA. 186 Woolson, Constance Fenimore 1840 1894 March, Anne Horace Chase Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Horace Chase" by Constance Fenimore Woolson is a novel written in the late 19th century. Set in a North Carolina mountain village during the early 1870s, the story introduces the Franklin family, particularly focusing on the lively and somewhat whimsical character of Ruth Franklin. The narrative explores the dynamics of this close-knit family in a pastoral setting, delving into themes of comfort, beauty, and societal expectations. The opening of the novel paints a vivid picture of the Franklin household, showcasing the members' interactions as they navigate their daily lives amidst both humorous and poignant moments. Ruth, a tall and vibrant girl with a strong personality, often draws playful criticism from her family for her carefree demeanor. The conversation flows around family quirks, banter involving visitors, and social happenings, which reveal character traits and relationships. As the scene unfolds, we also learn of a forthcoming dinner guest, Horace Chase, hinting at potential developments in the narrative and the impact he may have on the lives of the Franklins. The lively exchanges and character introductions create an inviting atmosphere, suggesting a blend of humor and social observation that may appeal to readers interested in character-driven stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/39067/39067-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Didactic fiction United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Men -- United States -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 645835 2025-07-16T03:50:34.581878 text/html 653215 2012-03-06T13:16:26 text/html 371874 2025-07-16T03:50:41.476780 application/epub+zip 382786 2025-07-16T03:50:35.469871 application/epub+zip 312288 2025-07-16T03:50:34.971832 application/epub+zip 682654 2025-07-16T03:50:46.432827 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 635178 2025-07-16T03:50:40.983795 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 460530 2022-09-17T18:26:10.441287 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 611460 2025-07-16T03:50:33.611869 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 611258 2012-03-06T13:16:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 611252 2012-03-06T13:17:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21814 2025-07-16T03:50:46.742757 application/rdf+xml 20215 2025-07-16T03:50:35.057843 image/jpeg 2802 2025-07-16T03:50:35.014831 image/jpeg 237127 2012-03-06T13:18:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 365272 2012-03-06T13:18:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 237051 2012-03-06T13:18:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 364030 2025-07-16T03:50:34.639835 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