The Potter and the Clay: A Romance of Today: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Potter and the Clay: A Romance of Today is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Peterson, Maud Howard.
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Potter and the Clay: A Romance of Today" by Maud Howard Peterson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story features a cast of young characters where themes of innocence, friendship, and the trials of growing up are explored against a backdrop of adventure. It primarily revolves around Cary, a lieutenant's daughter, and her relationship with two boys, Rob and Johnny, hinting at the complexities of childhood friendships and emerging emotions. The opening of the book introduces readers to Cary and her companions as they play and scheme together on a fort's drawbridge, setting the tone for their youthful exuberance and adventures. As they plan to steal a boat for fun, it brings an unexpected storm that leads to a dangerous situation on the water. This initial conflict showcases the dynamics of their relationships, especially focused on Cary, as well as setting the stage for deeper developments in their character arcs as the story unfolds. The tension and sense of adventure established in this portion indicate a delightful exploration of childhood and coming-of-age themes.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Potter and the Clay: A Romance of Today
- Author credits: Peterson, Maud Howard
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- British -- India -- Fiction
- Cholera -- Fiction
- Cowardice -- Fiction
- Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
- India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Fiction
- Love -- Fiction
- Soldiers -- Fiction
- Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
- Category: Romance
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