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Title: The Big Idea
Original Publication: United States: The Frank A. Munsey Company,1920.
Note: Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Roger Frank and Sue Clark
Summary: "The Big Idea" by Ray Cummings is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Jimmy Rand, a coal miner who dreams of making a significant impact beyond the confines of the mine. As Jimmy grapples with his aspirations amid the monotony and dangers of his mining job, he stumbles upon an innovative idea that could revolutionize how coal is utilized, setting the stage for his journey toward achieving fame and wealth. The opening of this novel introduces us to Jimmy Rand, a 22-year-old miner who feels trapped in his hereditary profession despite his physical prowess. While waiting to check in for work, Jimmy's thoughts drift to his dreams of achieving greatness with the support of his girlfriend Anne. His creative spark ignites when he observes the burning coal underground and considers the possibility of utilizing that heat directly, rather than mining the coal. This idea fills him with determination, and he resolves to pursue it with fervor, believing it could change both their lives. The chapter sets up a contrast between Jimmy's humble beginnings and his ambition, hinting at the challenges and opportunities he will face in the coming narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cummings, Ray, 1887-1957
EBook No.: 67259
Published: Jan 27, 2022
Downloads: 71
Language: English
Subject: Coal mines and mining -- Fiction
Subject: Young men -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Inventions -- Fiction
Subject: Factories -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Big Idea
Original Publication: United States: The Frank A. Munsey Company,1920.
Note: Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Roger Frank and Sue Clark
Summary: "The Big Idea" by Ray Cummings is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Jimmy Rand, a coal miner who dreams of making a significant impact beyond the confines of the mine. As Jimmy grapples with his aspirations amid the monotony and dangers of his mining job, he stumbles upon an innovative idea that could revolutionize how coal is utilized, setting the stage for his journey toward achieving fame and wealth. The opening of this novel introduces us to Jimmy Rand, a 22-year-old miner who feels trapped in his hereditary profession despite his physical prowess. While waiting to check in for work, Jimmy's thoughts drift to his dreams of achieving greatness with the support of his girlfriend Anne. His creative spark ignites when he observes the burning coal underground and considers the possibility of utilizing that heat directly, rather than mining the coal. This idea fills him with determination, and he resolves to pursue it with fervor, believing it could change both their lives. The chapter sets up a contrast between Jimmy's humble beginnings and his ambition, hinting at the challenges and opportunities he will face in the coming narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cummings, Ray, 1887-1957
EBook No.: 67259
Published: Jan 27, 2022
Downloads: 71
Language: English
Subject: Coal mines and mining -- Fiction
Subject: Young men -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Inventions -- Fiction
Subject: Factories -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.