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The Card by Arnold BennettThe Card in question is Edward Henry Machin his mother called him Denry.This light-hearted story is of his rise from humble beginnings as the son of a washerwoman... Author: Loyal Books
The Card in question is Edward Henry Machin his mother called him Denry.This light-hearted story is of his rise from humble beginnings as the son of a washerwoman and sempstress in the last quarter of the nineteenth century, in the pottery towns (which Arnold Bennett christened The Five Towns) of the English Midlands; how, by his own wits, enterprise and nerve he rose to wealth, married bliss and public recognition as the youngest-ever mayor of his home town. And yet, demanded Councillor Barlow, whats he done? What great cause is he identified with?Hes identified, said the speaker, with the great cause of cheering us all up. Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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