Project Gutenberg 2007-10-12 Public domain in the USA. 206 Page, Thomas Nelson 1853 1922 "Run To Seed" 1891 Produced by David Widger "Run To Seed" by Thomas Nelson Page is a novel written in the late 19th century that explores themes of poverty, struggle, and personal sacrifice in the aftermath of the American Civil War. The story focuses on the Upton family, particularly Jim Upton, whose father died heroically at Gettysburg. The narrative presents a poignant view of the hardships faced by the family, exemplified through Jim's character, as they navigate life in a war-torn society that has left them impoverished and marginalized. The plot follows the life of Jim Upton, who, despite being subjected to poverty and ridicule, remains devoted to his mother and sister, Kitty. As Jim faces the harsh realities of his life, including ill health, lack of education, and bullying from coworkers, he strives to find a place for himself in the world. He eventually secures a challenging job as a brakeman on a freight train, where he demonstrates resilience and a strong work ethic. Jim’s pivotal moment comes when he puts his own life at risk to save others, which underscores the novel's messages of bravery and honor, reflecting on his family's legacy. Ultimately, Jim's journey is a testament to the enduring spirit of those who "run to seed" yet possess an inner strength that shines through adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 93.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en Short stories United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: American Literature 66265 2025-06-09T14:50:31.214153 text/html 61836 2013-01-18T13:19:02 text/html; charset=us-ascii 22716 2013-01-18T13:19:54 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 93518 2025-06-09T14:50:35.624127 application/epub+zip 92318 2025-06-09T14:50:33.152169 application/epub+zip 92318 2025-06-09T14:50:31.886149 application/epub+zip 177234 2025-06-09T14:50:37.481165 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 169038 2025-06-09T14:50:34.900139 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 142415 2022-09-11T03:33:01.198759 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 54603 2025-06-09T14:50:30.929148 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 54538 2007-10-12T09:56:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21418 2007-10-12T09:56:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18791 2025-06-09T14:50:37.612111 application/rdf+xml 11764 2025-06-09T14:50:32.448134 image/jpeg 3282 2025-06-09T14:50:32.167145 image/jpeg 91108 2025-06-09T14:50:31.223131 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 en.wikipedia