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100	1		_aGarland, Hamlin, _d1860-1940
245	1	2	_aA Spoil of Office: A Story of the Modern West
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 2008-08-04
508			_aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520			_a"A Spoil of Office: A Story of the Modern West" by Hamlin Garland is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Bradley Talcott, a young farmer navigating the challenges of political ambition and social dynamics in the context of the Midwest during this transformative period. Through his experiences, readers are invited to engage with themes of ambition, class struggle, and the pursuit of a better life in a rapidly changing society. The opening of the narrative introduces Bradley at the Grange picnic, a lively event symbolizing the local farming community's unity and aspirations. As Bradley drives the omnibus, the vibrant atmosphere contrasts sharply with his internal struggles of feeling marginalized and unnoticed. He becomes captivated by Ida Wilbur, a speaker at the event, whose powerful words ignite a yearning for more than his current life offers. The early chapters lay the groundwork for Bradley's journey of self-discovery and ambition amidst the socio-political challenges faced by farmers of the time, illustrating his introspective nature and the allure of political life that beckons him to step beyond his role as a laborer. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFarmers -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26189
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