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100	1		_aKennedy, Sidney R. _q(Sidney Robinson), _d1875-
245	1	0	_aWhite Ashes
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-01-07
508			_aE-text prepared by Al Haines
520			_a"White Ashes" by Sidney R. Kennedy and Alden Charles Noble is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins in New York City, following Charles Wilkinson, a financially struggling young man, who is caught in the aftermath of a devastating fire that has destroyed a significant portion of the city. As he grapples with his dire circumstances, the narrative unfolds around his interactions with his wealthy step-uncle John M. Hurd and the various societal dynamics tied to wealth, class, and personal ambition. The opening of "White Ashes" sets a tone of urgency and contemplation as Charles stands in silence, reflecting on the recent destruction and his own precarious financial situation. He often visits the home of his uncle, where the social scene reveals Charles's complicated aspirations, particularly concerning his romantic interest in Isabel Hurd. As the story develops, Charles’s attempts to engage in business ventures and his charming yet somewhat bumbling demeanor shape the dynamics between him and those in his world, including his ambitions to gain his uncle's favor and secure a stable future. The interplay of personal relationships and broader societal themes makes for an engaging start that hints at the complexities to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFire insurance -- Fiction
700	1		_aNoble, Alden Charles, _d1880-1942
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20308
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