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_aWilson, Harry Leon, _d1867-1939 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Spenders: A Tale of the Third Generation |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006 |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2006-02-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Steve Flynn, Virginia Paque, Peter Klumper, Tonya Allen, Thierry Alberto and PG Distributed Proofreaders | ||
| 520 | _a"The Spenders: A Tale of the Third Generation" by Harry Leon Wilson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative delves into the life of the Bines family, particularly focusing on the repercussions of the death of Daniel J. Bines, a self-made millionaire. Through the contrasting perspectives of his father, Peter Bines, a rugged prospector, and his son, Percival or "P. Percival Bines," who is returning from the East, the story explores themes of legacy, wealth, and the generational clashes between the values of the West and the East. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to the disjointed dynamics of the Bines family following the sudden death of Daniel J. Bines. Peter Bines, the patriarch and seasoned prospector, is largely disconnected from urban society, while his grandson Percival, fresh from Harvard, is more aligned with the Eastern elite lifestyle. The opening scenes focus on the immediate family reactions highlighting Peter’s profound grief and his desire to connect with Percival, who has been raised in a world of luxury far removed from the rugged life of his grandfather. This juxtaposition sets the stage for an exploration of the evolving American identity as the characters navigate their relationships and the changing landscape of wealth and social status. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aInheritance and succession -- Fiction | ||
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