| Author |
Herrick, Robert, 1868-1938 |
| LoC No. |
13018718
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| Title |
His Great Adventure
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
This etext was transcribed by Les Bowler
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| Summary |
"His Great Adventure" by Robert Herrick is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story opens in the bustling streets of New York City, focusing on a young man named Edgar Brainard who is grappling with the harsh realities of life, feeling weighed down by failure and poverty. His life takes a dramatic turn after a chance encounter with an elderly man who needs his assistance, leading to a frantic adventure of intrigue, moral dilemmas, and unexpected opportunities. The beginning of the novel establishes the atmosphere and character dynamics effectively. Edgar Brainard is depicted as a down-on-his-luck writer, navigating through the crowded streets with a deep sense of hopelessness. His trajectory shifts when he encounters a collapsed businessman, H. Krutzmacht, and impulsively decides to help him. As Brainard tends to Krutzmacht, he learns of a hidden safe containing valuable papers that could change his life. In a rush of adrenaline and a burgeoning sense of purpose, he embarks on a mission that blurs the lines between right and wrong, setting the stage for a thrilling adventure filled with potential consequences and transformative moments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Theater -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Mystery fiction
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| Subject |
Mines and mineral resources -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
59463 |
| Release Date |
May 8, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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