02464cam a22003493u 4500 26485 UtSlPG 20260610133615.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Chester, George Randolph, 1869-1924 The Making of Bobby Burnit : Being a Record of the Adventures of a Live American Young Man Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-08-30 Produced by Mark C. Orton, Linda McKeown, Barbara Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Making of Bobby Burnit" by George Randolph Chester is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Robert Burnit, affectionately known as Bobby, who is thrust into the responsibilities of managing his father's legacy after John Burnit's death. Despite his initial lack of business acumen, Bobby is determined to uphold his father's business, the John Burnit Store, but he must navigate challenges from both within and outside the company, including deceitful competitors like Silas Trimmer. The opening of the novel establishes Bobby's sudden transition from an idle heir to an unexpected business owner following his father's will, which outlines his path forward. This new responsibility is met with both excitement and trepidation as Bobby consults with Agnes Elliston, the woman he admires, for guidance. As Bobby interacts with various characters, including potential allies and adversaries, the narrative hints at conflicts arising from his naivety and the cutthroat world of business. The reader is introduced to the dynamics of Bobby's relationships and how they complicate his journey, setting the stage for both personal and professional growth as he navigates his newfound role. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Love stories Young men -- Fiction Businessmen -- Fiction Flagg, James Montgomery, 1877-1960 Gruger, Frederic Rodrigo, 1871-1953 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26485 67414 67414