02343cam a22003253u 4500 23996 UtSlPG 20260610133542.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Winter, Alice Ames, 1865-1944 Jewel Weed 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 2007-12-26 E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) "Jewel Weed" by Alice Ames Winter is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Ellery Norris, a young man navigating life in the burgeoning western city of St. Etienne, as he interacts with various characters who influence his perspective on love, ambition, and personal growth. The narrative explores themes of societal expectations and the juxtaposition of eastern mysticism with western pragmatism through characters like the enigmatic Swami Ram Juna and the charming socialite Madeline Elton. The opening of the novel sets the stage during a reception hosted by Mr. Early, where Ellery Norris and his friend Richard Percival observe the mystical Swami Ram Juna, who captivates the audience with his philosophical discourse on the nature of existence and spiritual truths. Throughout the reception, Ellery's thoughts fluctuate between the allure of the Swami's teachings and the social dynamics amongst the guests, particularly focusing on his fascination with a young woman named Madeline Elton. Through deftly woven dialogues and rich descriptions, the initial chapters introduce the characters and their respective aspirations and beliefs, establishing a foundation for the interpersonal relationships that will develop throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Political fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Fisher, Harrison, 1875-1934 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23996 64998 64998