Settling Day

Gould, Nat, 1857-1919Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.6

Word count: 339K words
Chapters: 34

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Settling Day by Nat GouldAuthor: Gould, Nat, 1857-1919,Language: English, Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature, Release Date: Mar 6, 2011

Editor's review

Settling Day is a novel by the British author Nat Gould, falling within the racing and rural themes he was known for. Gould wrote popular fiction set against the racing world over many years, and his work moves at a brisk pace with direct plotting, clear-cut good and evil characters, and a lively popular storytelling appeal. The book serves as a sample of British popular fiction from the late nineteenth to early twentieth century, and offers readers interested in racing culture and rural life a light reading experience. It should be noted that this is mass-market entertainment rather than literary experiment or deep social critique, and readers should approach it with corresponding expectations. The e-book edition comes from public-domain sources, making it easy to carry and read through quickly, well suited to advancing the plot in spare moments. Readers hoping to observe the entertainment tastes and values of British society at the time through popular literature will find this a lightweight entry point.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Casual readers who enjoy racing, rural settings, and traditional plotted fiction
Students and enthusiasts studying British popular fiction and mass reading culture
English learners who want a complete story to read in fragmented time such as commutes

Not a good fit for

Serious literary readers seeking experimental writing or complex narrative structure
Readers hoping for professional racing knowledge or historical research material

Reading tips

Read chapter by chapter, one or two at a time, following the main plot rather than scrutinizing every sentence.
Pay attention to how racing and rural scenes are described, as a window into the popular literary tastes of the period.
If reading for English study, read through for plot first, then return to sort out character relationships and common expressions.

About the publisher

Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Do I need to understand racing rules first?

No. The novel is driven by plot and characters, with the racing background serving the story; general readers can read it directly without prior specialized knowledge.

Is it suitable as English learning material?

It can serve as extensive reading material. Its narration is fairly direct and the plot coherent, good for practicing reading speed and language sense, but the book contains period vocabulary, so don't dwell on every unfamiliar expression.

How does this book relate to the author's other works?

It belongs to Gould's line of popular fiction set against racing and rural life, similar in style to such works, but the story stands alone and requires no prior reading.

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About the author

Gould, Nat, 1857-1919 Author

Nat Gould (1857–1919) was a British novelist known for his racing and equestrian fiction. Five of his works are held in this collection: Fast as the Wind: A Novel, The Second String, The Sweep Winner, The Rider in Khaki: A Novel, and Settling Day. Their titles suggest that his writing centres on the racecourse, riders and horses, with plots often turning on competition, victory and defeat, and personal entanglements. His narratives are straightforward and brisk, with the entertainment value of popular fiction. Public information is limited, and details of his life, nationality and critical standing cannot be confirmed, yet these works show a sustained interest in racing themes. His novels circulated among readers of popular English fiction and offer readable texts for understanding the racing culture and social milieu of his time.