Tincter Ov Iron
Tincter Ov Iron is a novel written by Francis Hopkinson Smith that tells the story of a young man named John Tincter who moves to New York City in search of success. The book follows his journey as he navigates the challenges and opportunities of life in the big city, including his relationships with friends and family members. Along the way, Tincter learns valuable lessons about hard work, perseverance, and the importance of staying true to oneself.
By Francis Hopkinson Smith · First published 1890 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 1,667 words
First lines
It was in an old town in Connecticut. Marbles kept the shop. "Joseph Marbles, Shipwright and Blacksmith," the sign read.
I knew Joe. He had repaired one of the lighters used in carrying materials for the foundation of the lighthouse I was building. The town lay in the barren end of the State, where they raised rocks enough to make four stone fences to the acre. Joe always looked to me as if he had lived off the crop. The diet never affected his temper nor hardened his heart, so far as I could see. It was his body, his long, lean, lank body, that suggested the stone diet.
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Tincter Ov Iron is listed on Textopian as a short story by Francis Hopkinson Smith, dated 1890 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Francis Hopkinson Smith
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Drama, Literary Fiction
- Length: 1,667 words
- Structure: 1 section, 17 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical period with accurate details and events.
- Adventure — Features a journey or quest with various challenges and excitement.
- Romance — Contains romantic relationships as a significant part of the plot.
- Drama — Focuses on emotional and relational development of characters.
Tags
historical fiction · adventure · American history · 19th century · industrialization · family saga · courage · perseverance · conflict · romance · social issues · character development