The Real Man - Lynde, Francis
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Excerpts: It is conceivable that, in Noah's time-say, on the day before the heavens opened and the floods descended-a complacent citizenry of Antediluvia might have sat out on its front porches, enjoying the sunset over Mount Ararat and speculating upon the probable results of the next patriarchal election, all unsuspicious of chaotic cataclysms. Under similar conditions-fair skies, a good groundwork of creature comforts, and a total lack of threatening portents-there was no reason why the two men, smoking their after-dinner cigars on the terrace of the Lawrenceville Country Club, should…mehr

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Excerpts: It is conceivable that, in Noah's time-say, on the day before the heavens opened and the floods descended-a complacent citizenry of Antediluvia might have sat out on its front porches, enjoying the sunset over Mount Ararat and speculating upon the probable results of the next patriarchal election, all unsuspicious of chaotic cataclysms. Under similar conditions-fair skies, a good groundwork of creature comforts, and a total lack of threatening portents-there was no reason why the two men, smoking their after-dinner cigars on the terrace of the Lawrenceville Country Club, should suspect that the end of the world might be lying in wait for either of them just beyond the hour's relaxation. ...
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Francis Lynde was an American writer born on November 12, 1856, in Lewiston, New York. He is known for his adventure novels set in the American West, which were popular in the early 20th century. His works often captured the ruggedness of frontier life and the spirit of adventure that defined the period. Lynde's novels not only entertained but also provided a detailed portrayal of the challenges faced by individuals in the American West. Three of his books were adapted into films, demonstrating the lasting impact of his writing. His stories typically revolved around themes of survival, determination, and the complexity of human relationships in harsh environments. Lynde passed away in 1930 at the age of 74 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. His literary legacy is preserved through a collection of his papers housed at the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial Library. Through his works, Lynde contributed to the portrayal of Western life in American literature, capturing both the adventure and the human spirit that defined the time.