Gordon Keith

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Gordon Keith

by Thomas Nelson Page

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39 total

GORDON KEITH - BY - THOMAS NELSON PAGE

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WITH ILLUSTRATIONS BY - GEORGE WRIGHT - Published May, 1903

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ILLUSTRATIONS

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GORDON KEITH - CHAPTER I - INTRODUCTORY - GORDON KEITH'S PATRIMONY

31:52

CHAPTER II - GENERAL KEITH BECOMES AN OVERSEER

26:28

CHAPTER III - THE ENGINEER AND THE SQUIRE

29:25

CHAPTER IV - TWO YOUNG MEN

23:00

CHAPTER V - THE RIDGE COLLEGE

21:17

CHAPTER VI - ALICE YORKE

30:09

CHAPTER VII - MRS. YORKE FINDS A GENTLEMAN

13:17

Description

In a world where the old Southern gentility still clings to the rolling hills of a plantation called Elphinstone, a young Gordon Keith inherits more than a name. His father, General McDowell Keith, lives like a relic of a bygone era—quiet, commanding, and steeped in traditions that shape every corner of the estate. The narrative paints vivid scenes of white‑pillared verandas, bustling servants’ quarters, and the vast woods that frame the Keith horizon, immersing listeners in a richly described landscape that feels both grand and intimate.

Amid this genteel backdrop, Gordon finds his life unsettled by sudden, brusque confrontations and the restless stirrings of a changing South. A fierce exchange on a dusty road hints at hidden tensions, while memories of his father's steadfast rule clash with the restless ambitions of the new generation. As Gordon navigates love, duty, and the looming shadows of war, listeners are drawn into a tale where family honor and personal desire vie for dominance, promising both romance and an evocative glimpse of a world on the brink of transformation.

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en

Duration

~16 hours (949K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Nov 17, 2004

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Thomas Nelson Page

Thomas Nelson Page

1853–1922

Best known for nostalgic stories of the Old South, this Virginia-born writer helped shape how many readers imagined plantation life long after the Civil War. He also stepped onto the world stage as the U.S. ambassador to Italy during World War I.

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