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Title: Arthur's inheritance : or, How he conquered
Original Publication: London: Blackie & Son Limited, 1901.
Note: Reading ease score: 87.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Summary: "Arthur's Inheritance: or, How He Conquered" by Emma Leslie is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around young Arthur Murray, who, after the death of his father, struggles with the family's financial decline and seeks to contribute to their household through work, thus confronting the challenges of growing up and responsibility. The initial chapters introduce Arthur and his sisters as they navigate their new reality while trying to maintain their family dignity amidst financial hardship. At the start of the novel, readers find Arthur discussing his ambitions with his sisters, revealing their family's recent struggles following the death of their father. Arthur takes it upon himself to secure a job at a local shop, much to the concern of his sisters, who worry about societal perceptions. As they navigate their domestic challenges, including their mother's fixation on her cherished cats, the siblings' lively discussions illustrate their resilience and camaraderie. The opening portion sets the stage for Arthur's journey of self-discovery as he grapples with the ideals of family honour, the dignity associated with work, and the harsh realities of their circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Leslie, Emma, 1838-1909
Illustrator: Hardy, Paul, 1862-1942
EBook No.: 74276
Published: Aug 18, 2024
Downloads: 188
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Teenage boys -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: England -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Fatherless families -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Debt -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Clerks -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Arthur's inheritance : or, How he conquered
Original Publication: London: Blackie & Son Limited, 1901.
Note: Reading ease score: 87.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Summary: "Arthur's Inheritance: or, How He Conquered" by Emma Leslie is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around young Arthur Murray, who, after the death of his father, struggles with the family's financial decline and seeks to contribute to their household through work, thus confronting the challenges of growing up and responsibility. The initial chapters introduce Arthur and his sisters as they navigate their new reality while trying to maintain their family dignity amidst financial hardship. At the start of the novel, readers find Arthur discussing his ambitions with his sisters, revealing their family's recent struggles following the death of their father. Arthur takes it upon himself to secure a job at a local shop, much to the concern of his sisters, who worry about societal perceptions. As they navigate their domestic challenges, including their mother's fixation on her cherished cats, the siblings' lively discussions illustrate their resilience and camaraderie. The opening portion sets the stage for Arthur's journey of self-discovery as he grapples with the ideals of family honour, the dignity associated with work, and the harsh realities of their circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Leslie, Emma, 1838-1909
Illustrator: Hardy, Paul, 1862-1942
EBook No.: 74276
Published: Aug 18, 2024
Downloads: 188
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Teenage boys -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: England -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Fatherless families -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Debt -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Clerks -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.