Project Gutenberg 2014-06-30 Public domain in the USA. 52 Sinclair, Upton 1878 1968 Fitch, Clarke Garrison, Frederick Sinclair, Upton Beall Pispa, Hanna H. P. A Captain of Industry. Finnish Pörssiylimys: Erään amerikalaisen miljoonamiehen elämäntarina Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Pörssiylimys: Erään amerikalaisen miljoonamiehen elämäntarina" by Upton Sinclair is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the life of Robert van Rensselaer, an American millionaire whose life story unfolds against the backdrop of wealth, privilege, and the societal dynamics of his time. Through the lens of Robert’s experiences, the book delves into themes of class disparity, personal ambition, and the moral dilemmas faced by those in power. The opening portion of the story introduces the circumstances surrounding Robert's birth and his upbringing in a wealthy family. The narrative provides insight into his father's lofty aspirations for him and the lavish lifestyle that envelops his early years, filled with privilege and indulgence. As Robert matures, he is depicted as an amiable yet somewhat reckless young man, enjoying the high life with expensive tastes and pursuits. The text hints at a significant turning point as Robert faces familial expectations and the complex realities of adulthood, including the tensions brought on by his father's guidance and the struggles within society that may soon entangle him. Throughout this introduction, Sinclair sets the stage for Robert’s evolution from a carefree youth to a man entrenched in the intricacies of wealth and the social order. (This is an automatically generated summary.) fi United States -- Fiction Industrialists -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 174322 174269 2024-09-19T10:01:28.926967 2023-09-20T06:18:36.567901 text/html text/html 174315 174262 2024-09-19T10:01:29.099959 2023-09-20T06:18:36.713915 text/html text/html 128471 2024-09-19T10:01:33.840928 application/epub+zip 130837 2024-09-19T10:01:30.682945 application/epub+zip 130837 2024-09-19T10:01:29.722951 application/epub+zip 396613 2024-09-19T10:01:36.382952 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 369434 2024-09-19T10:01:33.165938 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 220979 2022-09-21T04:25:10.274983 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 152421 152412 2024-09-19T10:01:28.593981 2023-09-20T06:18:36.357916 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 145850 2014-06-30T09:28:44 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 57033 2014-06-30T09:28:46 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 18134 2024-09-19T10:01:36.512920 application/rdf+xml 27624 2024-09-19T10:01:30.074950 image/jpeg 5029 2024-09-19T10:01:29.891956 image/jpeg 133081 2024-09-19T10:01:29.114973 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia