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100	1		_aKester, Vaughan, _d1869-1911
245	1	4	_aThe Fortune of the Landrays
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2016-07-11
508			_aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520			_a"The Fortune of the Landrays" by Vaughan Kester is a novel written in the early 20th century. It sets the stage for a tale of personal journeys, focusing primarily on the character of Truman Rogers, who returns to his hometown of Benson after two decades away, bringing with him a son and a dream of wealth tied to the California gold rush. The narrative intertwines themes of nostalgia, aspiration, and the complexities of returning home, promising a rich exploration of relationships and ambitions. At the start of the story, the reader is introduced to a stagecoach ride into Benson, where Truman Rogers and his young son are making their way back to a place that holds both memories and long-waited promises. The opening sets a tone of weariness and longing, as Truman reflects on his past while dealing with the skepticism of the driver, Mr. Bartlett. As they approach the town, we see the tension in Truman’s demeanor, revealing a man caught between his hopes for a prosperous future and the stark realities of a changed hometown. The chapter culminates in Truman awakening his son, Benny, to show him their new world, hinting at the father’s desire to leave behind a life of hardship for the promise of better days that lie in California's gold fields. The preliminary chapters create a sense of impending adventure, but also the melancholic weight of what has been lost over the years. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWest (U.S.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
653			_aFamilies -- Fiction
653			_aLatter Day Saints -- Fiction
700	1		_aKinney, Margaret West, _d1872-1952
700	1		_aKinney, Troy, _d1871-1938
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52560
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