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A staircase led down from the passage without to the side entrance of his house. People on errands, or with bills, or to pay money, or receive orders, came here. Zeruh could see from his window whom it might be.
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This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.
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It was a contrivance of his, whereby it might never be precisely known whether he was out or in ;also, no other person, curious or dishonest, could invade the place to occupy it even for a moment, except with door carefully set wide. lie carried the key in his pocket. Once swung to, the heavy leaf fast ened itself instantly; then he and his cigar and his black cat were walled up together.
(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the complex and often contradictory nature of human relationships, specifically those built upon financial obligations. Through the compelling story of Zerub Throop, a wealthy but isolated man, the author delves into the intricacies of debt, responsibility, and the moral dilemmas that arise when personal gain clashes with societal expectations. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of 19th-century America, a period marked by rapid economic growth and social change, allowing the author to explore the impact of these forces on individual lives. The story is rich with symbolism, and the author uses vivid imagery and a sharp, often humorous, prose to illuminate the motivations and inner struggles of their characters. Zerub Throopââ â¢s refusal to acknowledge his debt to the children of a man he once wronged, while seemingly driven by self-interest, reveals a deeper complexity ââ â a worldview shaped by a belief in the inevitability of change and the inherent limits of human responsibility. Ultimately, this book offers a thought-provoking commentary on the enduring questions of morality, justice, and the unpredictable nature of fate. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331498063_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331498063
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