Project Gutenberg 2021-09-20 Public domain in the USA. 126 Nicholson, Meredith 1866 1947 Taffs, C. H. (Charles H.) 1876 1964 Taffs, Charles H. The Proof of the Pudding $aUnited States :$bHoughton Mifflin Company,$c1915,copyright 1916. D A Alexander, David E. Brown, 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 Proof of the Pudding" by Meredith Nicholson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces readers to a social gathering at the Country Club, focusing on the complex life of a young woman named Nan Farley. The narrative delves into her attempts to navigate the expectations of society while grappling with her personal relationships and the lingering influence of her foster-father, Timothy Farley. At the start of the novel, the scene is set at a lively luncheon where Nan captivates her audience with her mimicry, showcasing her talent for entertainment. However, despite the laughter and applause, she feels an unease and soon escapes to the solitude of the riverbank, reflecting her internal struggles. The encounter with Jeremiah Amidon, a young man from her past who is now a commercial traveler, adds another layer to her character, highlighting themes of social class and personal ambition. The opening establishes a foundation for the exploration of Nan's past, her relationships with the people around her, and the impact they have on her future. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/proofofpudding00nichiala/page/n7/mode/2up 20200522131052nicholson 1915 US Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Inheritance and succession -- Fiction Adoptees -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Indiana -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 578548 2025-07-26T09:00:43.274158 text/html 588413 2024-10-18T16:19:58 text/html 906808 2025-07-26T09:00:51.483134 application/epub+zip 903718 2025-07-26T09:00:44.617151 application/epub+zip 372200 2025-07-26T09:00:43.905156 application/epub+zip 1037365 2025-07-26T09:00:56.576104 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 993339 2025-07-26T09:00:50.820088 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 463599 2022-09-29T20:17:56.844439 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 529367 2025-07-26T09:00:42.060139 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 509336 2024-10-18T16:19:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17731 2025-07-26T09:00:56.736053 application/rdf+xml 18721 2025-07-26T09:00:44.062126 image/jpeg 2197 2025-07-26T09:00:43.974163 image/jpeg 1028891 2025-07-26T09:00:43.348193 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