Project Gutenberg 2008-05-22 Public domain in the USA. 274 Banks, William 1850 1920 William Adolphus Turnpike E-text prepared by Al Haines "William Adolphus Turnpike" by William Banks is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the character William Adolphus Turnpike, a spirited office boy in Toronto who brings a mix of humor and youthful exuberance to his encounters in the bustling city. As he navigates the complexities of work, family, and friendships, the book appears to explore themes of ambition, social dynamics, and the nuances of growing up in a rapidly changing urban environment. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to William and his father, who find themselves at a politically charged gathering in a hall filled with immigrants. Through William’s lively descriptions and sharp observations, the opening scenes set the stage for his character while illustrating the colorful tapestry of Toronto's multicultural society. His father’s humorous but misguided comments create a comedic backdrop, revealing both generational gaps and the diverse personalities present at the meeting. As William sets off to assume the role of an office boy, his quick wit and determination promise an engaging journey filled with encounters that will shape his young life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Canada -- Fiction PS Text Category: Humour Category: Novels Category: American Literature 325523 2025-10-10T12:14:19.510868 text/html 318128 2008-05-22T11:47:58 text/html 235470 2025-10-10T12:14:27.274872 application/epub+zip 240879 2025-10-10T12:14:22.871933 application/epub+zip 187040 2025-10-10T12:14:21.549869 application/epub+zip 422100 2025-10-10T12:14:30.449821 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 407621 2025-10-10T12:14:26.382891 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 324998 2022-09-12T04:51:56.949428 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 292352 2025-10-10T12:14:18.673952 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 292166 2021-01-03T15:49:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 292173 2021-01-03T15:49:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19849 2025-10-10T12:14:30.576828 application/rdf+xml 15347 2025-10-10T12:14:22.052880 image/jpeg 4013 2025-10-10T12:14:21.799906 image/jpeg 112633 2021-01-03T15:49:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 153028 2021-01-03T15:49:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 112633 2021-01-03T15:49:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 229808 2025-10-10T12:14:19.538933 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