The Captain's Toll-Gate by Frank R. Stockton
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"The Captain's Toll-Gate" by Frank R. Stockton is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Captain John Asher, a former merchant sailor who runs a toll-gate, and his niece, Olive Asher, who has recently come to live with him. The tale explores themes of hospitality, community dynamics, and the contrast between Olive's worldly upbringing and her new, simpler life at the toll-gate, as she navigates her relationships
with various local characters. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a picturesque setting characterized by a well-kept road and toll-gate, where Olive is enthusiastically observing the approaching travelers. The narrative introduces Olive as she engages with her surroundings, showcasing her adventurous spirit and curiosity about the world. A notable interaction unfolds when she encounters Miss Maria Port, revealing local social dynamics and Olive's strong-willed character as she insists on the necessity of toll payments. The opening chapters establish Olive's charm and the nuances of her new life with her uncle while hinting at further developments, including her interactions with intriguing locals and the complexities of her background. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stockton, Frank R., 1834-1902 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Stockton, Marian E. (Marian Edwards), -1906 |
| Title | The Captain's Toll-Gate |
| Note | With a Memorial Sketch by Mrs. Stockton |
| Credits | Produced by Stephen Schulze and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Teachers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Courtship -- Fiction |
| Subject | Uncles -- Fiction |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Sailors -- Fiction |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Fiction |
| Subject | Stockton, Frank Richard, 1834-1902 |
| Subject | Parent and child -- Fiction |
| Subject | Tollhouses -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 13356 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-13356-0 |
| Release Date | Sep 2, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 230 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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