The Measure of a Man

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The Measure of a Man

by Amelia E. Barr

EN·~7 hours·19 chapters

Chapters

19 total
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!["Holding Bendigo's bridle, he had walked with her to the Harlow residence." Page 43.](https://www.gutenberg.org/images/front-t.jpg) "Holding Bendigo's bridle, he had walked with her to the Harlow residence." Page 43.

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THE MEASURE OF A MAN - BY - AMELIA E. BARR

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PREFACE

1:50
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

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THE MEASURE OF A MAN

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CHAPTER I

22:25
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CHAPTER II

27:23
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CHAPTER III

22:08
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CHAPTER IV

29:26
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CHAPTER V

28:08

Description

A young woman waits at the Harlow residence, her heart tied to the rhythm of everyday life while a determined stranger arrives from distant seas. He has stepped from a storm‑tossed yacht onto solid ground, carrying the quiet confidence of a man who knows his purpose. Their first encounter is gentle—hands brushed, eyes meeting—yet it hints at deeper bonds that will test both ambition and affection.

Against a backdrop of rolling North Sea waters and the steadfast hum of a family hearth, the story weaves together the pull of adventure with the pull of home. Themes of motherhood, sacrifice, and the quiet strength found in domestic grace rise alongside the protagonist’s nautical journey. Listeners will find a narrative that balances the grandeur of the open ocean with the simple, enduring love that flourishes around a kitchen table, inviting reflection on what truly measures a man’s worth.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (410K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Polly Stratton, Charles Aldarondo and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2005-08-06

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Amelia E. Barr

Amelia E. Barr

1831–1919

Best known for sweeping historical novels and stories rooted in memory, resilience, and place, this English-born writer built a major literary career in America after extraordinary personal loss. Her fiction often drew on Scotland, England, and Texas, giving readers vivid settings and strong emotional stakes.

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