Project Gutenberg 2016-05-14 Public domain in the USA. 126 Richards, Laura Elizabeth Howe 1850 1943 Richards, Laura E. Jim of Hellas, or In Durance Vile; The Troubling of Bethesda Pool E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https://archive.org/details/americana) "Jim of Hellas, or In Durance Vile; The Troubling of Bethesda Pool" by Laura E. Richards is a novel written in the late 19th century. This book weaves together two interconnected stories: the first revolves around the adventures of a Greek sailor named Jim, who finds himself imprisoned after stealing a hen, and the second focuses on the reclusive owner of a quaint inn, Miss Bethesda Pool, exploring themes of community, acceptance, and personal growth. The narrative provides insights into small-town dynamics and character interactions, offering a glimpse into life during this historical period. The tale begins with Jim, a sailor who, after falling overboard, ends up on an island where he is arrested for theft. He is eventually taken in by the community, particularly by Miss Bethesda Pool, the strong-willed and mysterious innkeeper. Despite the initial conflict, Jim becomes a beloved figure in the town as he helps with various tasks and charms the residents with his cooking skills. On the other hand, Miss Bethesda undergoes a transformation as she opens her heart to the world around her, culminating in a party she throws to unite her community. The story balances humor with poignancy, ultimately revealing how connections forged through adversity can lead to love, friendship, and newfound courage in everyday life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Love stories New England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 115412 2025-07-21T03:45:57.297947 text/html 93427 2024-10-23T00:33:35 text/html 158066 2025-07-21T03:45:59.752920 application/epub+zip 157778 2025-07-21T03:45:57.805909 application/epub+zip 111036 2025-07-21T03:45:57.538936 application/epub+zip 209888 2025-07-21T03:46:01.436901 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 195726 2025-07-21T03:45:59.491921 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 150015 2022-09-23T18:11:42.251760 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 101088 2025-07-21T03:45:57.103923 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 80953 2024-10-23T00:33:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17486 2025-07-21T03:46:01.562899 application/rdf+xml 25408 2025-07-21T03:45:57.617905 image/jpeg 3232 2025-07-21T03:45:57.579928 image/jpeg 143622 2025-07-21T03:45:57.314948 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