02075cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000370011324500290015026400510017930000470023033600260027733700260030333800360032950000310036550800330039652011140042953400450154365300500158865300360163870000150167485600430168999900170173218683UtSlPG20260610133433.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aBrown, William Perry,d1847-192310aRalph Granger's Fortunes 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-06-26  aE-text prepared by Al Haines  a"Ralph Granger's Fortunes" by William Perry Brown is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Ralph Granger, a fifteen-year-old boy grappling with intense family feuds and seeking his own path in life. Set against the backdrop of the rugged mountains and later, the bustling lowlands, it explores themes of loyalty, courage, and the desire to break free from the burdens of the past.  The opening of the novel introduces Ralph and his grandfather, Bras Granger, who is fixated on avenging the death of Ralph's father, killed in a feud with the Vaughn family. Ralph, showing a sense of morals uncommon for his family, defies his grandfather's wishes and refuses to kill the son of his father's murderer. This pivotal moment leads to a confrontation, culminating in Ralph being expelled from his home. The first chapter sets the stage for Ralph’s journey as he leaves behind his childhood and embarks on an adventure that promises self-discovery and new challenges, hinting at the broader societal conflicts awaiting him outside the mountains. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAdventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction  aSlave trade -- Juvenile fiction1 aFry, W. H.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18683  c60069d60069