| Author |
Kester, Vaughan, 1869-1911 |
| Illustrator |
Kinney, Margaret West, 1872-1952 |
| Illustrator |
Kinney, Troy, 1871-1938 |
| Title |
The Fortune of the Landrays
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
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| Summary |
"The Fortune of the Landrays" by Vaughan Kester is a novel written in the early 20th century. It sets the stage for a tale of personal journeys, focusing primarily on the character of Truman Rogers, who returns to his hometown of Benson after two decades away, bringing with him a son and a dream of wealth tied to the California gold rush. The narrative intertwines themes of nostalgia, aspiration, and the complexities of returning home, promising a rich exploration of relationships and ambitions. At the start of the story, the reader is introduced to a stagecoach ride into Benson, where Truman Rogers and his young son are making their way back to a place that holds both memories and long-waited promises. The opening sets a tone of weariness and longing, as Truman reflects on his past while dealing with the skepticism of the driver, Mr. Bartlett. As they approach the town, we see the tension in Truman’s demeanor, revealing a man caught between his hopes for a prosperous future and the stark realities of a changed hometown. The chapter culminates in Truman awakening his son, Benny, to show him their new world, hinting at the father’s desire to leave behind a life of hardship for the promise of better days that lie in California's gold fields. The preliminary chapters create a sense of impending adventure, but also the melancholic weight of what has been lost over the years. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
West (U.S.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Families -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Latter Day Saints -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
52560 |
| Release Date |
Jul 11, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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