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Public domain in the USA.
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Sandys, Sydney
Wood, Stanley L.
1866
1928
Wood, Stanley Llewellyn
Jack Carstairs of the power house : $b A tale of some very young men and a very young industry
2nd edition.
$aLondon :$bMethuen & Co., $c1909.
Al Haines
"Jack Carstairs of the Power House" by Sydney Sandys is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young engineer named Jack Carstairs, who is working in an electric power station in Scotland. The narrative explores his ambitions and encounters, particularly focusing on a romantic relationship with a gipsy girl, delving into themes of love, aspirations, and the emerging industrial environment of the time. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Jack as he admires the beauty of the Scottish landscape while working at the power house. He encounters a young gipsy girl scavenging for coal, which sparks a conversation that reveals their contrasting backgrounds. Their growing attraction is palpable as they share moments of connection, highlighting Jack's serious demeanor contrasted with the girl’s carefree spirit. As they spend time together, their conversations touch on broader themes, such as work, leisure, and their different life experiences. However, the initial romance is complicated by the presence of the girl's fiancé, setting the stage for a blend of ambition and personal conflict as Jack navigates his engineering career and burgeoning feelings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
20240411152152sandys
1909
GB
Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Young men -- Fiction
Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
Adventure stories
Great Britain -- Fiction
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Electrical engineers -- Fiction
Power-plants -- Fiction
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Category: Romance
Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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