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100 1 _aColton, Arthur,
_d1868-1943
245 1 0 _aPort Argent: A Novel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-10-21
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520 _a"Port Argent: A Novel" by Arthur Colton is a fiction work likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the city of Port Argent and its evolving social and political landscape, highlighting characters such as Henry Champney, his daughter Camilla, and contractor Dick Hennion, who navigate the complexities of life in a dynamically changing society. Themes of urban growth, generational conflict, and political intrigue appear prominent, reflecting the interplay between personal aspirations and societal expectations. The opening of "Port Argent" introduces the city as an enigmatic entity shaped by chance and historical events, setting the stage for the lives of its inhabitants. Henry Champney reflects on the city's development while observing his daughter Camilla's youthful engagement with her surroundings. We are introduced to Dick Hennion, a hardworking contractor caught in the city’s political machinations, and Marve Wood, a figure of influence with a shrewd understanding of local politics. As various characters intersect, tensions rise, and initial conflicts arise, particularly surrounding socio-political ideologies and the emerging roles of youth like Camilla, anchoring the reader into the intricate tapestry of Port Argent’s social life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCity and town life -- Fiction
653 _aUnited States -- Fiction
700 1 _aKeen, Eliot
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50269
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