Project Gutenberg 2004-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 140 Smith, Francis Hopkinson 1838 1915 Smith, F. Hopkinson (Francis Hopkinson) Colonel Carter of Cartersville Produced by Phil McLaury, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Colonel Carter of Cartersville" by Francis Hopkinson Smith is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in New York but reflects on the life of Colonel George Fairfax Carter, a Southern gentleman with deep roots in Virginia. The narrative primarily revolves around the Colonel, his quirky yet affectionate relationships, and the financial schemes he pursues to revitalize his ancestral estate, particularly a railroad project that symbolizes his dreams and ambitions. The opening of the novel introduces Colonel Carter and his charming home, characterized by an eccentric layout and warm atmosphere, where he hosts dinners with friends. The reader meets his devoted servant Chad, who adds a layer of humor and loyalty to Carter’s life. The dialogue showcases the Colonel's vibrant personality, humor, and his perspective on Southern honor, which contrasts sharply with the post-Civil War reality he finds himself in. The interactions hint at the complex social dynamics of the era, as the Colonel engages with various characters, including his friend Fitzpatrick, while navigating both personal and financial challenges. As the story unfolds, it suggests deeper themes of legacy, friendship, and the quest for identity in a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Virginia -- Fiction PS Text Category: Humour Category: Novels Category: American Literature 257327 2025-08-03T08:51:43.681413 text/html 257148 2025-01-10T00:18:56.262119 text/html 172259 2025-08-03T08:51:50.250381 application/epub+zip 174558 2025-08-03T08:51:46.389418 application/epub+zip 160861 2025-08-03T08:51:45.334417 application/epub+zip 348476 2025-08-03T08:51:53.083359 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 327942 2025-08-03T08:51:49.594413 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 286364 2022-09-03T13:17:16.584080 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 227492 2025-08-03T08:51:43.374437 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 227339 2012-08-04T21:06:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17462 2025-08-03T08:51:53.228361 application/rdf+xml 15511 2025-08-03T08:51:45.815426 image/jpeg 3949 2025-08-03T08:51:45.576399 image/jpeg 90630 2012-08-04T21:27:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 169671 2025-08-03T08:51:43.703427 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