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Author Ogden, George W. (George Washington), 1871-1966
LoC No. 22020959
Title The Bondboy
Credits E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
Summary "The Bondboy" by George W. Ogden is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around young Joe Newbolt, who finds himself bound to a harsh and demanding master, Isom Chase, after a desperate deal made by his mother, Sarah Newbolt. Faced with the threat of losing their home due to unpaid debts, Sarah sacrifices her son’s freedom for stability, trapping him in a life of servitude. The narrative explores themes of sacrifice, poverty, and the struggles of family loyalty against the backdrop of a challenging rural life. The opening of the novel introduces us to Sarah Newbolt, who, while reflecting on the hardships of life, encounters Isom Chase, her loan shark. With her husband deceased and debts overwhelming, she reluctantly agrees to bind her son Joe to Chase in exchange for the chance to keep their home. As Joe arrives at Chase's house, he establishes his defiance, asserting his independence while feeling the weight of his mother's decision. The foundation of the narrative is set with Joe's internal conflict about his sacrifice and the oppressive environment created by Chase, positioning characters in a struggle against fate and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Western stories
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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