02377cam a22003373u 4500 69678 UtSlPG 20260610134618.0 m cr n 260607r20231889utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 07025866 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Mead, Lucia True Ames, 1856-1936 Memoirs of a millionaire Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-01-01 Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "Memoirs of a Millionaire" by Lucia True Ames Mead is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around Mildred Brewster, a young woman who unexpectedly inherits a vast fortune, which brings both excitement and a set of new responsibilities. As Mildred navigates her newfound wealth, she grapples with societal expectations and her own ideals about philanthropy and citizenship in America. The opening portion introduces Mildred amid an intimate evening gathering, highlighting her strong character against the backdrop of wealthy yet apathetic young men discussing politics and societal issues. This dynamic sets the stage for a clash of values, particularly when Mildred boldly confronts the indifference of her peers, revealing her passionate convictions about civic duty and responsibility. As Mildred prepares to handle her inheritance, she is portrayed as a person combating societal norms with a desire to use her wealth for the greater good, a theme that foreshadows her philanthropic ambitions while also hinting at the challenges she will face in balancing personal ideals with social realities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1889 Boston (Mass.) -- Fiction Women philanthropists -- Fiction https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc2.ark:/13960/t9p26s436 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69678 110454 110454