Project Gutenberg 2017-09-08 Public domain in the USA. 156 Vandeleur, Judith The Water-Finders The University of Cambridge library identifies the author as Judith Vandeleur. Produced by Jeff Hunt "The Water-Finders" by Judith Vandeleur is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the small village of Willowton, which is facing a water shortage leading to a health crisis. The narrative introduces a diverse cast of characters, including George Lummis, the seemingly idle young man, and the determined vicar, Mr. Rutland, who is determined to find a solution to the village's predicament. The opening of the book sets a vivid scene in Willowton as the community grapples with the dire effects of an ongoing drought that threatens their health and livelihoods. The chapter introduces key players like George Lummis and the vicar, establishing the social dynamics and tensions within the village. George, often seen loafing with his less ambitious friends, contemplates his potential amidst the growing crisis. Meanwhile, the vicar takes it upon himself to address the health threats posed by the dirty water supply, highlighting the societal responsibilities resting on both individual and communal levels. The story hints at themes of social class, responsibility, and the human spirit's resilience in times of adversity, promising a compelling exploration of personal and communal challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en England -- Fiction Villages -- Fiction Epidemics -- Fiction Dowsers -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels 200006 2025-09-22T07:44:13.545018 text/html 173712 2024-10-23T02:37:28 text/html 277675 2025-09-22T07:44:16.109014 application/epub+zip 279725 2025-09-22T07:44:13.864019 application/epub+zip 133532 2025-09-22T07:44:13.684012 application/epub+zip 351123 2025-09-22T07:44:17.999001 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 336518 2025-09-22T07:44:15.924020 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 194464 2022-08-25T05:32:55.075416 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 184785 2025-09-22T07:44:13.276029 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 165140 2024-10-23T02:37:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16143 2025-09-22T07:44:18.115989 application/rdf+xml 24765 2025-09-22T07:44:13.750001 image/jpeg 3753 2025-09-22T07:44:13.717998 image/jpeg 265885 2025-09-22T07:44:13.568988 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