The Big Idea by Ray Cummings
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"The Big Idea" by Ray Cummings is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Jimmy Rand, a coal miner who dreams of making a significant impact beyond the confines of the mine. As Jimmy grapples with his aspirations amid the monotony and dangers of his mining job, he stumbles upon an innovative idea that could revolutionize how coal is utilized, setting the stage for his journey toward
achieving fame and wealth. The opening of this novel introduces us to Jimmy Rand, a 22-year-old miner who feels trapped in his hereditary profession despite his physical prowess. While waiting to check in for work, Jimmy's thoughts drift to his dreams of achieving greatness with the support of his girlfriend Anne. His creative spark ignites when he observes the burning coal underground and considers the possibility of utilizing that heat directly, rather than mining the coal. This idea fills him with determination, and he resolves to pursue it with fervor, believing it could change both their lives. The chapter sets up a contrast between Jimmy's humble beginnings and his ambition, hinting at the challenges and opportunities he will face in the coming narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Cummings, Ray, 1887-1957 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Big Idea |
| Original Publication | United States: The Frank A. Munsey Company,1920. |
| Credits | Roger Frank and Sue Clark |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Coal mines and mining -- Fiction |
| Subject | Young men -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Inventions -- Fiction |
| Subject | Factories -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67259 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-67259-5 |
| Release Date | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 213 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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