"The Story of Kennett" by Bayard Taylor is a book that takes place in a small town in Pennsylvania in the late 1700s and looks at the lives of the people who live there. It follows Gilbert Potter, a young man learning to navigate the ups and downs of life in a small town as well as his connection with Martha Deane and a mysterious newcomer named Fortune. From the first scene of a fox hunt at the Barton Farm, the book shows how the people of the town act with one another. As community members get together to celebrate local traditions, themes of class, competition, and special personalities come out, shaping the story that is about to unfold.
The Story of Kennett
By Bayard Taylor
In a close-knit, rural society, a young man's journey brings him face-to-face with spirited companions, enigmatic strangers, and the excitement of a thrilling fox hunt.
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About the AuthorBayard Taylor was an American poet, literary critic, translator, travel author, and diplomat. As a poet, he was very popular, with a crowd of more than 4,000 attending a poetry reading once, which was a record that stood for 85 years. His travelogues were popular in both the United States and Great Britain. He served in diplomatic posts in Russia and Prussia.
Bayard Taylor was an American poet, literary critic, translator, travel author, and diplomat. As a poet, he was very popular, with a crowd of more than 4,000 attending a poetry reading once, which was a record that stood for 85 years. His travelogues were popular in both the United States and Great Britain. He served in diplomatic posts in Russia and Prussia.
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