Project Gutenberg 2007-01-07 Public domain in the USA. 239 Kennedy, Sidney R. (Sidney Robinson) 1875 Noble, Alden Charles 1880 1942 12007967 White Ashes E-text prepared by Al Haines "White Ashes" by Sidney R. Kennedy and Alden Charles Noble is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins in New York City, following Charles Wilkinson, a financially struggling young man, who is caught in the aftermath of a devastating fire that has destroyed a significant portion of the city. As he grapples with his dire circumstances, the narrative unfolds around his interactions with his wealthy step-uncle John M. Hurd and the various societal dynamics tied to wealth, class, and personal ambition. The opening of "White Ashes" sets a tone of urgency and contemplation as Charles stands in silence, reflecting on the recent destruction and his own precarious financial situation. He often visits the home of his uncle, where the social scene reveals Charles's complicated aspirations, particularly concerning his romantic interest in Isabel Hurd. As the story develops, Charles’s attempts to engage in business ventures and his charming yet somewhat bumbling demeanor shape the dynamics between him and those in his world, including his ambitions to gain his uncle's favor and secure a stable future. The interplay of personal relationships and broader societal themes makes for an engaging start that hints at the complexities to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Fire insurance -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 805586 2025-10-08T12:44:01.937377 text/html 805431 2025-01-08T13:43:52.239644 text/html 379290 2025-10-08T12:44:12.520336 application/epub+zip 392018 2025-10-08T12:44:04.961419 application/epub+zip 382053 2025-10-08T12:44:03.737416 application/epub+zip 666117 2025-10-08T12:44:18.244338 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 620591 2025-10-08T12:44:11.385353 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 590298 2022-09-09T13:55:02.808913 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 743620 2025-10-08T12:44:01.408423 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 743495 2007-01-07T08:49:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 743503 2007-01-07T08:49:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18983 2025-10-08T12:44:18.381253 application/rdf+xml 13603 2025-10-08T12:44:04.232324 image/jpeg 3436 2025-10-08T12:44:03.985389 image/jpeg 284284 2007-01-07T08:49:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 284242 2007-01-07T08:49:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 373833 2025-10-08T12:44:01.997361 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog