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_aOptic, Oliver, _d1822-1897 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aDesk and Debit; or, The Catastrophes of a Clerk |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2008-02-08 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain material produced by Microsoft for their Live Search Books site.) | ||
| 520 | _a"Desk and Debit; or, The Catastrophes of a Clerk" by Oliver Optic is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows a young protagonist named Phil Farringford, who, driven by a strong desire to unite with his long-lost mother, embarks on a journey from St. Louis to Chicago to seek both answers and a new life as an entry clerk. Along the way, he encounters various characters that illustrate themes of virtue, vice, and personal growth, reflecting his moral compass as he navigates the challenges of his past and present. The opening of the story introduces Phil as a determined youth, grappling with the emotional turmoil of his family's separation due to past tragedies. In a heartfelt conversation with his father, he expresses his earnest need to reconnect with his mother, who he has never known well. This conversation sets Phil on a path to Chicago, filled with a sense of urgency and hope. As he arrives in the bustling city, he secures employment in a lumber business, where his skills and adaptability are challenged. The initial chapters highlight his journey of self-discovery, establishing important relationships, and the moral dilemmas he faces as he interacts with an array of characters, including a cantankerous old woman and members of the firm he now works for. This blend of personal and socio-professional challenges lays the foundation for Phil's adventures, propelling the narrative forward with promise and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSailing -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aFraud -- Juvenile fiction | ||
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