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Title: Owen's Fortune; Or, "Durable Riches"
Credits:
Produced by David Edwards, Brett Fishburne, Dave Morgan,
David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Owen's Fortune; Or, 'Durable Riches'" by Mrs. Frederic West is a novel written during the Victorian era. The story follows the journey of a young boy named Owen Hadleigh who dreams of making his fortune, only to find himself navigating the complexities of life and personal values in a changing world. The book touches on themes of morality, the nature of true wealth, and the impact of personal integrity over material riches. The narrative begins with Owen, an intelligent and ambitious fourteen-year-old boy, expressing his determination to make a name for himself. After the death of his father, he moves to live with his uncle in a bustling town, where he faces the stark contrast of his country upbringing with urban life. As he encounters various trials, including false accusations and a serious injury, Owen learns invaluable lessons about what it means to be truly rich—emphasizing that heavenly wealth, found through love and faith, surpasses earthly possessions. Throughout the book, Owen's friendships, family dynamics, and faith evolve, culminating in a profound understanding of "durable riches" that inspire both him and those around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 89.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: West, Frederic, Mrs., 1805?-1886
EBook No.: 36493
Published: Jun 22, 2011
Downloads: 84
Language: English
Subject: Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Christian life
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Uncles -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Cousins -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Diligence -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Success -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Wealth -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Owen's Fortune; Or, "Durable Riches"
Credits:
Produced by David Edwards, Brett Fishburne, Dave Morgan,
David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Owen's Fortune; Or, 'Durable Riches'" by Mrs. Frederic West is a novel written during the Victorian era. The story follows the journey of a young boy named Owen Hadleigh who dreams of making his fortune, only to find himself navigating the complexities of life and personal values in a changing world. The book touches on themes of morality, the nature of true wealth, and the impact of personal integrity over material riches. The narrative begins with Owen, an intelligent and ambitious fourteen-year-old boy, expressing his determination to make a name for himself. After the death of his father, he moves to live with his uncle in a bustling town, where he faces the stark contrast of his country upbringing with urban life. As he encounters various trials, including false accusations and a serious injury, Owen learns invaluable lessons about what it means to be truly rich—emphasizing that heavenly wealth, found through love and faith, surpasses earthly possessions. Throughout the book, Owen's friendships, family dynamics, and faith evolve, culminating in a profound understanding of "durable riches" that inspire both him and those around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 89.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: West, Frederic, Mrs., 1805?-1886
EBook No.: 36493
Published: Jun 22, 2011
Downloads: 84
Language: English
Subject: Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Christian life
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Uncles -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Cousins -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Diligence -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Success -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Wealth -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.