02618cam a22004093u 4500 36493 UtSlPG 20260610133831.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ West, Frederic, Mrs., 1805?-1886 Owen's Fortune; Or, "Durable Riches" Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-06-22 Produced by David Edwards, Brett Fishburne, Dave Morgan, David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Owen's Fortune; Or, 'Durable Riches'" by Mrs. Frederic West is a novel written during the Victorian era. The story follows the journey of a young boy named Owen Hadleigh who dreams of making his fortune, only to find himself navigating the complexities of life and personal values in a changing world. The book touches on themes of morality, the nature of true wealth, and the impact of personal integrity over material riches. The narrative begins with Owen, an intelligent and ambitious fourteen-year-old boy, expressing his determination to make a name for himself. After the death of his father, he moves to live with his uncle in a bustling town, where he faces the stark contrast of his country upbringing with urban life. As he encounters various trials, including false accusations and a serious injury, Owen learns invaluable lessons about what it means to be truly rich—emphasizing that heavenly wealth, found through love and faith, surpasses earthly possessions. Throughout the book, Owen's friendships, family dynamics, and faith evolve, culminating in a profound understanding of "durable riches" that inspire both him and those around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Orphans -- Juvenile fiction Christian life Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction Uncles -- Juvenile fiction Cousins -- Juvenile fiction Diligence -- Juvenile fiction Success -- Juvenile fiction Wealth -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36493 77333 77333