Project Gutenberg 2014-11-22 Public domain in the USA. 148 Allen, Grant 1848 1899 Allen, Charles Grant Blairfindie Macnab, P. (Peter) 1900 Macnab, Peter Babylon, Volume 1 Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by Google Books "Babylon, Volume 1" by Grant Allen is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces readers to two young boys, Hiram Winthrop from rural America and Colin Churchill from rural England, as they navigate their lives filled with dreams of art and adventure against the backdrop of their contrasting upbringings and social conditions. The opening of the book paints a vivid picture of Hiram's frustrating life on a desolate farm in Geauga County, where he is frequently chastised by his domineering father, Deacon Winthrop. As he seeks refuge in the beauty of the blackberry lot nearby, Hiram’s artistic inclinations begin to emerge, symbolized by his secret sketchbook and a deep appreciation for nature. Meanwhile, Colin Churchill is introduced as he enjoys playful moments with his friend Minna in the picturesque Dorset fields, showcasing a budding talent for sculpting clay figures. The juxtaposition of their environments and family dynamics foreshadows the themes of creativity, dissatisfaction with their respective circumstances, and the quest for self-identity that develop throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en New York (State) -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels 314173 2025-08-19T06:45:55.698712 text/html 294208 2024-10-24T12:30:07 text/html 2234576 2025-08-19T06:45:59.861699 application/epub+zip 2236772 2025-08-19T06:45:56.426666 application/epub+zip 156563 2025-08-19T06:45:56.018688 application/epub+zip 2318506 2025-08-19T06:46:02.844639 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2293886 2025-08-19T06:45:59.320699 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 219592 2022-09-21T14:20:32.359542 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 272283 2025-08-19T06:45:55.344676 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 272369 2018-03-12T10:29:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16133 2025-08-19T06:46:02.973676 application/rdf+xml 9879 2025-08-19T06:45:56.087699 image/jpeg 2004 2025-08-19T06:45:56.053676 image/jpeg 2162319 2025-08-19T06:45:55.765707 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