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Title: Tom Pinder, Foundling: A Story of the Holmfirth Flood
Credits: Produced by John Parkinson
Summary: "Tom Pinder, Foundling: A Story of the Holmfirth Flood" by D. F. E. Sykes is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the life of Tom Pinder, a foundling, exploring the themes of Victorian values and the impact of the Holmfirth flood, set against the backdrop of West Yorkshire. The author portrays the struggles of common people during this time, providing insight into their lives and relationships. The opening of the story introduces the reader to the setting of the Hanging Gate, a public house in a small hamlet named Wakey, amidst a harsh winter night in the early 19th century. It vividly depicts the ambience of the inn and its patrons, including Mrs. Betty Schofield, the landlady; Molly, the local midwife; and Mr. William Black, the schoolmaster. Their conversations reflect the values and issues of the period, particularly concerning the local cooperative movement and communal life. The tranquility of the evening is disrupted when Aleck, a shepherd, discovers a snow-covered woman outside, leading to the revelation of an infant found with her, setting the stage for Tom's journey and the unfolding narrative of his identity and heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Sykes, D. F. E., 1856-1920
EBook No.: 54121
Published: Feb 6, 2017
Downloads: 196
Language: English
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Yorkshire (England) -- Fiction
Subject: Foundlings -- Fiction
Subject: Floods -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Tom Pinder, Foundling: A Story of the Holmfirth Flood
Credits: Produced by John Parkinson
Summary: "Tom Pinder, Foundling: A Story of the Holmfirth Flood" by D. F. E. Sykes is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the life of Tom Pinder, a foundling, exploring the themes of Victorian values and the impact of the Holmfirth flood, set against the backdrop of West Yorkshire. The author portrays the struggles of common people during this time, providing insight into their lives and relationships. The opening of the story introduces the reader to the setting of the Hanging Gate, a public house in a small hamlet named Wakey, amidst a harsh winter night in the early 19th century. It vividly depicts the ambience of the inn and its patrons, including Mrs. Betty Schofield, the landlady; Molly, the local midwife; and Mr. William Black, the schoolmaster. Their conversations reflect the values and issues of the period, particularly concerning the local cooperative movement and communal life. The tranquility of the evening is disrupted when Aleck, a shepherd, discovers a snow-covered woman outside, leading to the revelation of an infant found with her, setting the stage for Tom's journey and the unfolding narrative of his identity and heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Sykes, D. F. E., 1856-1920
EBook No.: 54121
Published: Feb 6, 2017
Downloads: 196
Language: English
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Yorkshire (England) -- Fiction
Subject: Foundlings -- Fiction
Subject: Floods -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.