The Spenders: A Tale of the Third Generation by Harry Leon Wilson
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"The Spenders: A Tale of the Third Generation" by Harry Leon Wilson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative delves into the life of the Bines family, particularly focusing on the repercussions of the death of Daniel J. Bines, a self-made millionaire. Through the contrasting perspectives of his father, Peter Bines, a rugged prospector, and his son, Percival or "P. Percival Bines," who is returning from the East,
the story explores themes of legacy, wealth, and the generational clashes between the values of the West and the East. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to the disjointed dynamics of the Bines family following the sudden death of Daniel J. Bines. Peter Bines, the patriarch and seasoned prospector, is largely disconnected from urban society, while his grandson Percival, fresh from Harvard, is more aligned with the Eastern elite lifestyle. The opening scenes focus on the immediate family reactions highlighting Peter’s profound grief and his desire to connect with Percival, who has been raised in a world of luxury far removed from the rugged life of his grandfather. This juxtaposition sets the stage for an exploration of the evolving American identity as the characters navigate their relationships and the changing landscape of wealth and social status. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Wilson, Harry Leon, 1867-1939 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Spenders: A Tale of the Third Generation |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Steve Flynn, Virginia Paque, Peter Klumper, Tonya Allen, Thierry Alberto and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Inheritance and succession -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 9981 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2006 |
| Last Update | Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 700 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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