02172cam a22003133u 4500 22194 UtSlPG 20260610133518.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 23000802 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Richardson, James Hugh, 1894-1963 Spring Street : A Story of Los Angeles Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-08-01 Produced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Spring Street" by James H. Richardson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around John Gallant, a young man facing personal hardships following his father's death. As he grapples with grief and the ensuing responsibilities, he transforms from a passive character into one who takes proactive steps to support his family by engaging in boxing for money, while navigating the complexities of life in Los Angeles. At the start of the narrative, John is depicted in a state of turmoil as he mourns his father's impending death. The scene unfolds with John pacing outside their home, overwhelmed by the thought of losing his father, while his mother is depicted in quiet despair. After his father's passing, John is faced with the financial burden of the funeral and vows to find work to support his mother, ultimately deciding to pursue boxing despite her objections. As he sets out to secure a fight to earn money, he unwittingly steps into a world fraught with danger and moral dilemmas, setting the stage for his journey of self-discovery amid the vibrant yet challenging backdrop of Los Angeles during this time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Los Angeles (Calif.) -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22194 63338 63338