Project Gutenberg 2004-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 75 Parker, Gilbert 1862 1932 Parker, Horatio Gilbert Parker, Gilbert, Sir, bart. The Money Master, Volume 1. Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. This eBook was produced by David Widger "The Money Master, Volume 1" by Gilbert Parker is a novel set in the early 20th century, which explores the life of Jean Jacques Barbille, a French Canadian miller and money master. The story delves into themes of love, ambition, and the complexities of identity, particularly within the context of French Canadian culture and history. Parker's text shines a spotlight on the struggles and triumphs of its protagonist, reflecting the influences of heritage and personal flaws on one's destiny. The narrative unfolds through Jean Jacques's journey from comfort and prosperity to loss and renewal, intertwined with his romantic pursuits. After marrying Carmen Dolores, a Spanish refugee, he faces a series of challenges, including a shipwreck that brings them closer together. Throughout their adventures, Jean Jacques grapples with his philosophical inclinations and his deep-rooted beliefs, navigating the trials of life and love amidst the backdrop of his beliefs and identity. The story weaves together threads of misfortune, resilience, and the search for meaning, ultimately painting a rich portrait of a man torn between his ambitions and the reality of his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Québec (Province) -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 93826 93749 2024-10-03T08:33:13.384569 2023-10-03T07:54:56.052939 text/html text/html 93819 93742 2024-10-03T08:33:13.599587 2023-10-03T07:54:56.187894 text/html text/html 107236 2024-10-03T08:33:19.003573 application/epub+zip 106099 2024-10-03T08:33:16.535553 application/epub+zip 89150 2024-10-03T08:33:15.367561 application/epub+zip 223192 2024-10-03T08:33:20.862572 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 212859 2024-10-03T08:33:18.315562 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 164226 2022-09-03T11:03:31.228335 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 82192 82166 2024-10-03T08:33:13.146592 2023-10-03T07:54:55.903888 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 77295 2020-12-29T13:42:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 31396 2020-12-29T13:42:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18974 2024-10-03T08:33:20.985533 application/rdf+xml 13988 2024-10-03T08:33:15.921583 image/jpeg 3928 2024-10-03T08:33:15.644566 image/jpeg 106329 2024-10-03T08:33:13.608585 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