Excerpt from The Cresting Wave
At another time he had balanced his sailor hat, inverted, upon the top of his head and, cleverly placing his gloves one upon each side of the rim, had by moving his head judiciously from side to side, maintained it in equilibrium. This piece Of good comedy had made an impression upon every one for some distance about. But just as he had begun to feel that they were getting into the spirit of the thing, his mother, becoming conscious of certain strange noises in the pews behind, had deflected her attention from the first lesson to her son and removed the hat and the gloves, spoiling it all.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book follows the development of William Spade, a young man grappling with the societal changes of his time. From a strict and religious childhood, William enters the bustling world of the early 1900s, where he is influenced by the growing popularity of leisure and irresponsibility. The author explores the impact of these societal shifts on William's values and beliefs, as he navigates the complexities of love, education, and his role in an evolving world. The book delves into the lingering effects of traditional morality and the challenges posed by a rapidly changing society, offering insights into the dilemmas and opportunities faced by individuals during periods of transition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334156427_0
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