02324cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500250014426400510016930000470022033600260026733700260029333800360031950000310035550800900038652013380047653400450181465300340185965300290189370000160192285600430193899900170198150269UtSlPG20260610134145.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aColton, Arthur,d1868-194310aPort Argent: A Novel 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-10-21  aProduced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive  a"Port Argent: A Novel" by Arthur Colton is a fiction work likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the city of Port Argent and its evolving social and political landscape, highlighting characters such as Henry Champney, his daughter Camilla, and contractor Dick Hennion, who navigate the complexities of life in a dynamically changing society. Themes of urban growth, generational conflict, and political intrigue appear prominent, reflecting the interplay between personal aspirations and societal expectations.  The opening of "Port Argent" introduces the city as an enigmatic entity shaped by chance and historical events, setting the stage for the lives of its inhabitants. Henry Champney reflects on the city's development while observing his daughter Camilla's youthful engagement with her surroundings. We are introduced to Dick Hennion, a hardworking contractor caught in the city’s political machinations, and Marve Wood, a figure of influence with a shrewd understanding of local politics. As various characters intersect, tensions rise, and initial conflicts arise, particularly surrounding socio-political ideologies and the emerging roles of youth like Camilla, anchoring the reader into the intricate tapestry of Port Argent’s social life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCity and town life -- Fiction  aUnited States -- Fiction1 aKeen, Eliot40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50269  c91107d91107