The Bachelors: A Novel

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The Bachelors: A Novel

by William Dana Orcutt

EN·~10 hours·44 chapters

Chapters

44 total
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THE BACHELORS - A NOVEL - BY - WILLIAM DANA ORCUTT - AUTHOR OF - "THE MOTH," "THE LEVER," "THE SPELL," ETC.

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HARPER & BROTHERS PUBLISHERS - NEW YORK AND LONDON - MCMXV

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COPYRIGHT, 1915 - BY HARPER & BROTHERS

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THE BACHELORS

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I

20:23
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II

11:34
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III

25:47
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IV

16:03
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V

13:09
10

VI

15:32

Description

Set in an exclusive New York club where the rhythm of golf masks deeper currents, the story follows two strikingly different men—Huntington, a quietly philosophical player, and Cosden, an energetic challenger of convention. Their unlikely partnership becomes a quiet storm that intrigues everyone around them, especially a curious narrator who probes the nature of their bond. Through witty dialogue and sharp observations, the early chapters lay a portrait of camaraderie, rivalry, and the social codes that govern a world of leisure.

As the conversation folds into the larger tapestry of the club’s members, the novel gently exposes how friendship can be both a refuge and a puzzle. The prose balances humor with thoughtful reflection, inviting listeners to consider what ties people together beyond mere circumstance. With each round of golf, the narrative uncovers layers of personality and unspoken expectations, making the listener feel both inside the clubhouse and on the edge of something larger.

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Language

en

Duration

~10 hours (585K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Annie McGuire

Release date

2010-08-28

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

About the author

William Dana Orcutt

William Dana Orcutt

1870–1953

A passionate bookman, printer, and historian, he helped shape the look of fine American books while also writing about New England history and the craft of making books. His work bridges literature, design, and the physical beauty of the printed page.

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