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100	1		_aHarte, Bret, _d1836-1902
245	1	2	_aA Millionaire of Rough-and-Ready
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2000
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2000-08-01
520			_a"A Millionaire of Rough-and-Ready" by Bret Harte is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story is set during the California gold rush and follows the experiences of Alvin Mulrady, a humble gardener who unexpectedly strikes gold in a mining shaft. This newfound fortune creates a mix of excitement and anxiety for him as he grapples with the implications of wealth and the responsibilities that come with it. The opening of the novel introduces us to Mulrady’s life-changing discovery of gold, which he initially contemplates with disbelief and an overwhelming sense of responsibility. As he struggles to process this shift in his financial circumstances, he encounters his neighbor, Masters, who is eager to leave the mining life behind. Mulrady's joy is quickly overshadowed by worries about how this newfound wealth will affect his family dynamics and relationships with old friends, particularly as he considers sending for his wife and children. The narrative portrays the internal conflict of a man caught between the thrill of his discovery and the burdens it brings, setting the stage for his evolution as a character faced with societal expectations and personal aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWestern stories
653			_aCalifornia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2280
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