Colonel Carter of Cartersville
Colonel Carter of Cartersville is a novel written by Francis Hopkinson Smith in 1904. The story follows the life of Colonel James Carter, a wealthy and influential man from Virginia who moves to the small town of Cartersville after losing his fortune during the Civil War. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, including financial difficulties and personal tragedies, Colonel Carter remains determined to rebuild his life and make a positive impact on his community. Throughout the novel, Smith explores themes of perseverance, resilience, and the importance of family and friendship in overcoming adversity.
By Francis Hopkinson Smith · First published 1891 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Southern Fiction, Romance · 12 chapters · 43,648 words
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The dinner was at the colonel's -- an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.
The street entrance to this curious abode is marked by a swinging wooden gate opening into a narrow tunnel which dodges under the front house. It is an uncanny sort of passageway, mouldy and wet from a long-neglected leak overhead, and is lighted at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Francis Hopkinson Smith
- Date: 1891 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Southern Fiction, Romance, Humor, Drama
- Length: 43,648 words
- Structure: 12 chapters, 940 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical period with detailed descriptions of the era.
- Southern Fiction — Focuses on the culture, setting, and characters of the American South.
- Romance — Contains romantic elements and relationships central to the plot.
- Humor — Incorporates humorous situations and dialogue.
Tags
military · Southern · Civil War · adventure · humor · character study · American history · regionalism · friendship · romance · narrative · coming of age
Contents
- The Colonel's House in Bedford Place
- The Garden Spot of Virginia Seeks an Outlet to the Sea
- An Old Family Servant
- The Arrival of a True Southern Lady
- An Allusion to a Yellow Dog
- Certain Important Letters
- The Outcome of a Council of War
- A High Sense of Honor
- A Visit of Ceremony
- Chad in Search of a Coal-Field
- Chad on his own Cabin Floor
- The Englishman's Check