Project Gutenberg 2019-10-26 Public domain in the USA. 117 Hough, Emerson 1857 1923 Bracker, M. Leone 1885 1937 John Rawn, Prominent Citizen Produced by Al Haines "John Rawn, Prominent Citizen" by Emerson Hough is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the life of John Rawn, a man born into humble circumstances in Texas, whose ambition and belief in himself set the stage for a rise to prominence. The novel explores themes of ambition, ego, and the complexities of human character, particularly through Rawn's interactions with those around him, including his wife, Laura. The opening portion of the novel introduces us to John Rawn as a serious and contemplative character whose lofty ambitions are influenced by his upbringing as the son of a Methodist preacher. From his early years, Rawn's self-assuredness is evident as he navigates the pressures of his environment. We learn about his childhood experiences that shape his worldview, including his complex relationship with his parents and the unyielding belief in his destined greatness. As he matures, Rawn's solitary yet ambitious nature leads him to pursue wealth and influence, setting the stage for his later endeavors as a dominant force in American society. The narrative cleverly juxtaposes Rawn's self-perception with the realities of his life and relationships, hinting at the conflict and challenges that will arise as he seeks to fulfill his grand ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. en United States -- Fiction Businessmen -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 626704 2025-06-24T04:37:27.383819 text/html 613545 2024-10-17T13:01:57 text/html 884434 2025-06-24T04:37:35.402825 application/epub+zip 893847 2025-06-24T04:37:28.514839 application/epub+zip 313291 2025-06-24T04:37:27.939891 application/epub+zip 1064825 2025-06-24T04:37:40.726791 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1034653 2025-06-24T04:37:34.840826 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 455023 2022-09-27T05:35:40.902108 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 583849 2023-09-26T03:31:48.204484 text/plain 564123 2024-10-17T13:01:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16232 2025-06-24T04:37:40.878760 application/rdf+xml 14265 2025-06-24T04:37:28.047809 image/jpeg 2016 2025-06-24T04:37:27.993822 image/jpeg 865326 2025-06-24T04:37:27.459826 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