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Colonel Carter of Cartersville

1891

Francis Hopkinson Smith

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Colonel Carter of Cartersville

Francis Hopkinson Smith

1891

American Literature, Humour, Novels

Colonel Carter of Cartersville, published in 1891 by Francis Hopkinson Smith, is a novel set in New York that explores the life of Colonel George Fairfax Carter, a Southern gentleman from Virginia. The story follows his efforts to revitalize his ancestral estate through a railroad project, reflecting on themes of legacy and identity in a post-Civil War context. The Colonel's vibrant personality and his relationships, particularly with his loyal servant Chad, provide humor and insight into the social dynamics of the era.

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