West, Frederic, Mrs. 1805?-1886 creator text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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 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 PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36493 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36493 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133831.0 36493