000			02079cam a22003013u 4500
001			25562
003			UtSlPG
005			20260610133603.0
006			m
007			cr n
008			260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040			_aUtSlPG
041		7	_aen _2iso639-1
050		4	_aPS
100	1		_aBanks, William, _d1859?-1920
245	1	0	_aWilliam Adolphus Turnpike
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-05-22
508			_aE-text prepared by Al Haines
520			_a"William Adolphus Turnpike" by William Banks is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the character William Adolphus Turnpike, a spirited office boy in Toronto who brings a mix of humor and youthful exuberance to his encounters in the bustling city. As he navigates the complexities of work, family, and friendships, the book appears to explore themes of ambition, social dynamics, and the nuances of growing up in a rapidly changing urban environment. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to William and his father, who find themselves at a politically charged gathering in a hall filled with immigrants. Through William’s lively descriptions and sharp observations, the opening scenes set the stage for his character while illustrating the colorful tapestry of Toronto's multicultural society. His father’s humorous but misguided comments create a comedic backdrop, revealing both generational gaps and the diverse personalities present at the meeting. As William sets off to assume the role of an office boy, his quick wit and determination promise an engaging journey filled with encounters that will shape his young life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aCanada -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25562
999			_c66563 _d66563