TY - BOOK AU - Cullum,Ridgwell AU - Duer,Douglas TI - The Son of his Father AV - PR PY - 2011/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Western stories KW - Railroads -- Fiction KW - Fathers and sons -- Fiction KW - Children of the rich -- Fiction KW - Capitalists and financiers -- Fiction N1 - Release date is 2011-05-30; Produced by Al Haines; Original publication data not identified N2 - "The Son of his Father" by Ridgwell Cullum is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Gordon Carbhoy, a young man who finds himself at a decisive crossroads in life after amassing a significant debt due to his reckless living. His father, a wealthy railroad magnate, offers him one final chance to prove himself by leaving home to earn a substantial amount of money within six months, leading Gordon on an unexpected and challenging journey. At the start of the book, tension simmers between Gordon and his father as they confront his irresponsible behavior and the consequences of his lavish lifestyle. The conversation reveals their deep bond, marked by affection and high expectations. After some heated exchanges, Gordon reluctantly accepts a challenge from his father: to earn $100,000 in twelve months, which he boldly negotiates to six months with a stake of just $5,000. This crucial setup sets him on a path filled with uncertainty as he embarks on a journey to Snake's Fall, where he hopes to find fortune amid the rough and tumble existence of frontier life. The narrative unfolds amidst themes of self-discovery, the struggles of young adulthood, and the stark contrast between privilege and the harsh realities of the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36170 ER -