Project Gutenberg 2016-04-05 Public domain in the USA. 135 James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) 1860 James, George Payne Rainsford Thirty Years Since; or, The Ruined Family. A Tale "This work was published many years ago anonymously, and received the name of 'Delaware; or, The ruined family.'" Produced by Charles Bowen from Page scans provided by Google Books, (Public Library, Long Island City, N.Y. "Thirty Years Since; or, The Ruined Family" by G. P. R. James is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This story unfolds against the backdrop of Victorian society and addresses themes of social class, the ruins of a once-great family, and the complex interplay of fate and personal choices. The narrative begins with a thoughtful young traveler and includes the character of Captain Delaware, offering the groundwork for a tale that interweaves personal relationships with societal expectations. The opening of the novel introduces the protagonist, a well-built and curious young man, as he embarks on a journey through London in a hackney coach. He contemplates the city around him, expressing both admiration and disdain for its complexities. As the story begins to unfold, he encounters Captain Delaware, who later reveals his connection to Emberton Park, where the Delawares live under strained circumstances. The contrast between the characters' backgrounds becomes apparent, showcasing their differing perspectives on wealth, class, and ambition. This rich setting invites readers to explore the characters' fortunes and misfortunes as they navigate their intertwined lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 1093338 2025-07-20T14:42:02.288438 text/html 1085129 2024-10-23T00:17:31 text/html 471434 2025-07-20T14:42:13.667425 application/epub+zip 491708 2025-07-20T14:42:05.730446 application/epub+zip 478902 2025-07-20T14:42:04.418447 application/epub+zip 830252 2025-07-20T14:42:19.856369 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 800588 2025-07-20T14:42:12.670397 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 767661 2022-09-23T14:12:45.796646 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1030912 2025-07-20T14:42:00.544470 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1011084 2024-10-23T00:17:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16776 2025-07-20T14:42:19.979343 application/rdf+xml 15161 2025-07-20T14:42:04.915425 image/jpeg 3327 2025-07-20T14:42:04.666412 image/jpeg 459084 2025-07-20T14:42:02.369434 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