Project Gutenberg 2004-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 74 Parker, Gilbert 1862 1932 Parker, Horatio Gilbert Parker, Gilbert, Sir, bart. The Money Master, Volume 1. This eBook was produced by David Widger "The Money Master, Volume 1" by Gilbert Parker is a novel set in the early 20th century, which explores the life of Jean Jacques Barbille, a French Canadian miller and money master. The story delves into themes of love, ambition, and the complexities of identity, particularly within the context of French Canadian culture and history. Parker's text shines a spotlight on the struggles and triumphs of its protagonist, reflecting the influences of heritage and personal flaws on one's destiny. The narrative unfolds through Jean Jacques's journey from comfort and prosperity to loss and renewal, intertwined with his romantic pursuits. After marrying Carmen Dolores, a Spanish refugee, he faces a series of challenges, including a shipwreck that brings them closer together. Throughout their adventures, Jean Jacques grapples with his philosophical inclinations and his deep-rooted beliefs, navigating the trials of life and love amidst the backdrop of his beliefs and identity. The story weaves together threads of misfortune, resilience, and the search for meaning, ultimately painting a rich portrait of a man torn between his ambitions and the reality of his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Québec (Province) -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels 93998 2025-08-03T07:09:29.159849 text/html 93819 2025-01-09T22:27:06.694697 text/html 107293 2025-08-03T07:09:34.016835 application/epub+zip 106082 2025-08-03T07:09:31.774897 application/epub+zip 89131 2025-08-03T07:09:30.713844 application/epub+zip 223200 2025-08-03T07:09:35.716851 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 212859 2025-08-03T07:09:33.413852 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 164226 2022-09-03T11:03:31.228335 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 82192 2025-08-03T07:09:28.935855 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 77295 2020-12-29T13:42:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16840 2025-08-03T07:09:35.839812 application/rdf+xml 13988 2025-08-03T07:09:31.229847 image/jpeg 3928 2025-08-03T07:09:30.994832 image/jpeg 31396 2020-12-29T13:42:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 106395 2025-08-03T07:09:29.175852 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