02241cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000360011324500260014926400510017530000470022633600260027333700260029933800360032550000310036150800290039252013270042153400450174865300180179365300560181185600430186799900170191023015UtSlPG20260610133528.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aPage, Thomas Nelson,d1853-192211a"Run To Seed" :b1891 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-10-12  aProduced by David Widger  a"Run To Seed" by Thomas Nelson Page is a novel written in the late 19th century that explores themes of poverty, struggle, and personal sacrifice in the aftermath of the American Civil War. The story focuses on the Upton family, particularly Jim Upton, whose father died heroically at Gettysburg. The narrative presents a poignant view of the hardships faced by the family, exemplified through Jim's character, as they navigate life in a war-torn society that has left them impoverished and marginalized.  The plot follows the life of Jim Upton, who, despite being subjected to poverty and ridicule, remains devoted to his mother and sister, Kitty. As Jim faces the harsh realities of his life, including ill health, lack of education, and bullying from coworkers, he strives to find a place for himself in the world. He eventually secures a challenging job as a brakeman on a freight train, where he demonstrates resilience and a strong work ethic. Jim’s pivotal moment comes when he puts his own life at risk to save others, which underscores the novel's messages of bravery and honor, reflecting on his family's legacy. Ultimately, Jim's journey is a testament to the enduring spirit of those who "run to seed" yet possess an inner strength that shines through adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShort stories  aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23015  c64080d64080