The Garden of Eden by Max Brand

"The Garden of Eden" by Max Brand is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins with Ben Connor, a mysterious and imposing man who arrives at Lukin Junction dressed in fashionable yet incongruous attire. The novel explores themes of silence, escape, and the human desire for connection as Connor seeks out a remote valley that holds the promise of a new beginning, far removed from the burdens of his past life. At the start of the novel, Ben Connor is introduced as he arrives in a small town, attracting the attention of its residents with his sophisticated appearance. Interactions with locals, especially Jack Townsend, reveal Connor’s intention to seek silence and peace in the mountains. Soon, Connor's thoughts continuously return to the world he left behind, especially as he grapples with the tension between his desire for tranquility and the familiar lure of horse racing and gambling. The opening sets up a narrative rich with potential for adventure as Connor embarks on a journey amidst a vivid natural landscape, all while battling internal demons and the allure of the outside world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Brand, Max, 1892-1944
LoC No. 63020473
Title The Garden of Eden
Credits E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Reading Level Reading ease score: 91.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Horses -- Fiction
Subject Western stories
Subject Religion -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 33066
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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