The Turning of the Tide; Or, Radcliffe Rich and His Patients: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Turning of the Tide; Or, Radcliffe Rich and His Patients: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Turning of the Tide; Or, Radcliffe Rich and His Patients is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Kellogg, Elijah (1813–1901).
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"The Turning of the Tide; Or, Radcliffe Rich and His Patients" by Elijah Kellogg is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Radcliffe Rich, a character faced with the trials and tribulations of life as a mechanic in a wilderness setting, highlighting themes of perseverance and personal growth. As he navigates the challenges of establishing himself as a blacksmith and supporting his family, the narrative explores his character development and the values of hard work and ingenuity. The opening of the novel introduces William Richardson, a skilled mechanic living in a rural, pioneering community. Faced with the struggles of early settlers, William yearns to develop his blacksmithing skills amid the challenges of obtaining tools and iron. The narrative details his trials as he attempts to create functional tools from limited resources, such as using kitchen implements and makeshift forges. Throughout these challenges, themes of determination and character building emerge, setting the stage for William's journey towards mastery and success. As he strives to fulfill the needs of his community, the emphasis on resilience and adaptability becomes increasingly apparent.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Turning of the Tide; Or, Radcliffe Rich and His Patients
- Author credits: Kellogg, Elijah (1813–1901)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Blacksmiths -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Frontier and pioneer life -- Juvenile fiction
- Laziness -- Juvenile fiction
- Success -- Juvenile fiction
- Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Novels
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