This edition had all images removed.

Title: The Spenders: A Tale of the Third Generation

Note: Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Suzanne Shell, Steve Flynn, Virginia Paque,
Peter Klumper, Tonya Allen, Thierry Alberto and PG
Distributed Proofreaders

Summary: "The Spenders: A Tale of the Third Generation" by Harry Leon Wilson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative delves into the life of the Bines family, particularly focusing on the repercussions of the death of Daniel J. Bines, a self-made millionaire. Through the contrasting perspectives of his father, Peter Bines, a rugged prospector, and his son, Percival or "P. Percival Bines," who is returning from the East, the story explores themes of legacy, wealth, and the generational clashes between the values of the West and the East. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to the disjointed dynamics of the Bines family following the sudden death of Daniel J. Bines. Peter Bines, the patriarch and seasoned prospector, is largely disconnected from urban society, while his grandson Percival, fresh from Harvard, is more aligned with the Eastern elite lifestyle. The opening scenes focus on the immediate family reactions highlighting Peter’s profound grief and his desire to connect with Percival, who has been raised in a world of luxury far removed from the rugged life of his grandfather. This juxtaposition sets the stage for an exploration of the evolving American identity as the characters navigate their relationships and the changing landscape of wealth and social status. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wilson, Harry Leon, 1867-1939

EBook No.: 9981

Published: Feb 1, 2006

Downloads: 178

Language: English

Subject: United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

Subject: Inheritance and succession -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Spenders: A Tale of the Third Generation

Note: Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Suzanne Shell, Steve Flynn, Virginia Paque,
Peter Klumper, Tonya Allen, Thierry Alberto and PG
Distributed Proofreaders

Summary: "The Spenders: A Tale of the Third Generation" by Harry Leon Wilson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative delves into the life of the Bines family, particularly focusing on the repercussions of the death of Daniel J. Bines, a self-made millionaire. Through the contrasting perspectives of his father, Peter Bines, a rugged prospector, and his son, Percival or "P. Percival Bines," who is returning from the East, the story explores themes of legacy, wealth, and the generational clashes between the values of the West and the East. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to the disjointed dynamics of the Bines family following the sudden death of Daniel J. Bines. Peter Bines, the patriarch and seasoned prospector, is largely disconnected from urban society, while his grandson Percival, fresh from Harvard, is more aligned with the Eastern elite lifestyle. The opening scenes focus on the immediate family reactions highlighting Peter’s profound grief and his desire to connect with Percival, who has been raised in a world of luxury far removed from the rugged life of his grandfather. This juxtaposition sets the stage for an exploration of the evolving American identity as the characters navigate their relationships and the changing landscape of wealth and social status. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wilson, Harry Leon, 1867-1939

EBook No.: 9981

Published: Feb 1, 2006

Downloads: 178

Language: English

Subject: United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

Subject: Inheritance and succession -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.