02225cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000500012624500160017626400510019230000470024333600260029033700260031633800360034250000310037850800330040952013140044253400450175665300300180170000370183185600430186820308UtSlPG20260610133453.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a12007967  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aKennedy, Sidney R.q(Sidney Robinson),d1875-10aWhite Ashes 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-01-07  aE-text prepared by Al Haines  a"White Ashes" by Sidney R. Kennedy and Alden Charles Noble is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins in New York City, following Charles Wilkinson, a financially struggling young man, who is caught in the aftermath of a devastating fire that has destroyed a significant portion of the city. As he grapples with his dire circumstances, the narrative unfolds around his interactions with his wealthy step-uncle John M. Hurd and the various societal dynamics tied to wealth, class, and personal ambition.  The opening of "White Ashes" sets a tone of urgency and contemplation as Charles stands in silence, reflecting on the recent destruction and his own precarious financial situation. He often visits the home of his uncle, where the social scene reveals Charles's complicated aspirations, particularly concerning his romantic interest in Isabel Hurd. As the story develops, Charles’s attempts to engage in business ventures and his charming yet somewhat bumbling demeanor shape the dynamics between him and those in his world, including his ambitions to gain his uncle's favor and secure a stable future. The interplay of personal relationships and broader societal themes makes for an engaging start that hints at the complexities to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFire insurance -- Fiction1 aNoble, Alden Charles,d1880-194240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20308