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100 1 _aLeslie, Emma,
_d1838-1909
245 1 0 _aArthur's inheritance
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-08-18
520 _a"Arthur's Inheritance: or, How He Conquered" by Emma Leslie is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around young Arthur Murray, who, after the death of his father, struggles with the family's financial decline and seeks to contribute to their household through work, thus confronting the challenges of growing up and responsibility. The initial chapters introduce Arthur and his sisters as they navigate their new reality while trying to maintain their family dignity amidst financial hardship. At the start of the novel, readers find Arthur discussing his ambitions with his sisters, revealing their family's recent struggles following the death of their father. Arthur takes it upon himself to secure a job at a local shop, much to the concern of his sisters, who worry about societal perceptions. As they navigate their domestic challenges, including their mother's fixation on her cherished cats, the siblings' lively discussions illustrate their resilience and camaraderie. The opening portion sets the stage for Arthur's journey of self-discovery as he grapples with the ideals of family honour, the dignity associated with work, and the harsh realities of their circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Blackie & Son Limited, 1901
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aTeenage boys -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aEngland -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aFatherless families -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aDebt -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aClerks -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aHardy, Paul,
_d1862-1942
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74276
999 _c115001
_d115001