01959cam a22003013u 4500 42519 UtSlPG 20260610133955.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Applin, Arthur, 1873-1949 Blackthorn Farm Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-04-12 Produced by Al Haines "Blackthorn Farm" by Arthur Applin is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers on Rupert Dale, a young man facing despair as he grapples with academic failure, financial ruin, and personal dilemmas involving love and family. As he desperately seeks a way to reclaim his future, the story explores themes of ambition, responsibility, and the consequences of choices. At the start of the narrative, Rupert finds himself at a crossroads in his life, filled with anxiety over his upcoming examination results at the School of Mining Engineers and the financial burden he carries. In a moment of desperation, he places his hopes on a horse, Paulus, in a race that could determine his fate. The opening scenes depict his internal struggle as he reflects on his family's sacrifices, his burgeoning romance with Ruby Strode, and the imminent threat of disgrace should he fail again. The tension escalates as the outcome of both the race and his examination introduces uncertainty and jeopardy into Rupert’s life, setting the stage for potential redemption or disaster. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42519 83358 83358