| Author |
Garrett, Garet, 1878-1954 |
| LoC No. |
22020878
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| Title |
The Driver
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Driver_(novel)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Tim Lindell, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images digitized by the Google Books Library Project (https://books.google.com) and generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org/)
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| Summary |
"The Driver" by Garet Garrett is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of economic turmoil during the 1890s, focusing on the curious march of Coxey's Army for the Commonweal of Christ, led by Jacob S. Coxey and Carl Browne. The narrative blends historical context with fictional elements, exploring themes of social justice, monetary policy, and the struggles of the disenfranchised in America. The opening portion of the novel introduces the reader to Massillon, Ohio, on Easter Sunday in 1894, as the town buzzes with excitement over Coxey's Army setting out on a dramatic march to Washington D.C. to demand economic reform. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the eclectic crowd gathering for the event, contrasting the grand aspirations of the marchers with their humble appearances and uncertain resolve. The protagonist, a reporter, finds himself swept along with the movement, observing the varied motivations of its participants, from earnest citizens frustrated by unemployment to opportunistic drifters attracted by the spectacle. Amidst the unfolding scene, the themes of hope and desperation intertwine, laying the groundwork for a deeper exploration of socio-economic discontent and the human condition as the story progresses. (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 |
Capitalists and financiers -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Railroad stories
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| Subject |
Antitrust law -- United States -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65853 |
| Release Date |
Jul 17, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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