Project Gutenberg 2015-10-21 Public domain in the USA. 167 Colton, Arthur 1868 1943 Colton, Arthur Willis Keen, Eliot Port Argent: A Novel Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive "Port Argent: A Novel" by Arthur Colton is a fiction work likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the city of Port Argent and its evolving social and political landscape, highlighting characters such as Henry Champney, his daughter Camilla, and contractor Dick Hennion, who navigate the complexities of life in a dynamically changing society. Themes of urban growth, generational conflict, and political intrigue appear prominent, reflecting the interplay between personal aspirations and societal expectations. The opening of "Port Argent" introduces the city as an enigmatic entity shaped by chance and historical events, setting the stage for the lives of its inhabitants. Henry Champney reflects on the city's development while observing his daughter Camilla's youthful engagement with her surroundings. We are introduced to Dick Hennion, a hardworking contractor caught in the city’s political machinations, and Marve Wood, a figure of influence with a shrewd understanding of local politics. As various characters intersect, tensions rise, and initial conflicts arise, particularly surrounding socio-political ideologies and the emerging roles of youth like Camilla, anchoring the reader into the intricate tapestry of Port Argent’s social life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. en City and town life -- Fiction United States -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 378534 2025-07-20T07:11:41.551435 text/html 371257 2024-10-22T23:17:57 text/html 973146 2025-07-20T07:11:46.703447 application/epub+zip 976869 2025-07-20T07:11:42.659455 application/epub+zip 194295 2025-07-20T07:11:41.999472 application/epub+zip 1081476 2025-07-20T07:11:49.925394 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1053008 2025-07-20T07:11:46.118435 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 273429 2022-09-22T17:23:02.244659 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 318049 2025-07-20T07:11:40.942419 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 298296 2024-10-22T23:17:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17189 2025-07-20T07:11:50.061391 application/rdf+xml 10509 2025-07-20T07:11:42.136429 image/jpeg 2017 2025-07-20T07:11:42.066430 image/jpeg 2514704 2025-07-20T07:11:41.604662 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