Peter by Francis Hopkinson Smith

Name: Peter
Author: Francis Hopkinson Smith

The novel Peter by Francis Hopkinson Smith tells the story of a young man named Peter who grows up in New York City during the late nineteenth century. The book follows his journey from childhood to adulthood as he navigates the challenges and opportunities that come with living in one of America's most vibrant cities. Along the way, Peter encounters a variety of colorful characters who help shape his understanding of the world around him.

By Francis Hopkinson Smith · First published 1892 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 33 chapters · 149,655 words

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Peter was still poring over his ledger one dark afternoon in December, his bald head glistening like a huge ostrich egg under the flare of the overhead gas jets, when Patrick, the night watchman, catching sight of my face peering through the outer grating, opened the door of the Bank.

The sight so late in the day was an unusual one, for in all the years that I have called at the Bank -- ten, now -- no, eleven since we first knew each other -- Peter had seldom failed to be ready for our walk uptown when the old moon-faced clock high up on the wall above the stove pointed at four.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Francis Hopkinson Smith
Date: 1892 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Adventure, Literary Fiction
Length: 149,655 words
Structure: 33 chapters, 2,484 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical period with detailed descriptions of the era.
Romance — Central focus on romantic relationships and emotional connections.
Drama — Intense character development and interpersonal conflicts.
Adventure — Elements of exploration and personal quests.