Project Gutenberg 2005-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 65 Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron 1803 1873 Bulwer-Lytton, Edward George Earle Lytton, 1st Baron Bulwer, Edward Lytton Lytton, Edward Bulwer The Caxtons: A Family Picture — Volume 13 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Caxtons This eBook was produced by Pat Castevens and David Widger "The Caxtons: A Family Picture — Volume 13" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton is a novel written during the Victorian era, reflecting the complex fabric of 19th-century family life and social changes. The narrative explores themes of ambition, emigration, and the tension between personal aspirations and familial loyalty. Set against the backdrop of a society undergoing transformation, the book likely delves into the dynamics within the Caxton family as they grapple with personal desires for advancement and the impact on their loved ones. In this installment of the Caxton saga, the protagonist, Pisistratus, contemplates emigration to Australia, driven by both a restlessness for adventure and a desire to restore his father's ambitions. Engaging in discussions with family members, including his supportive yet anxious mother and skeptical father, Pisistratus reflects on the meanings of duty and ambition while attempting to balance these with heartfelt connections. His internal conflicts lead him to develop plans that involve not only his own future but also that of his family and their legacy, ultimately emphasizing the interplay between individual desires and communal ties. Along his journey, he encounters various characters, like his lively and reckless partner Guy Bolding, who add richness to his experiences, highlighting the book's focus on personal growth and the complexities of human relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English fiction -- 19th century Families -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 72075 2025-08-03T11:54:49.724419 text/html 71896 2025-01-11T00:17:27.124320 text/html 113709 2025-08-03T11:54:55.222901 application/epub+zip 112449 2025-08-03T11:54:52.952943 application/epub+zip 94710 2025-08-03T11:54:51.796925 application/epub+zip 296881 2025-08-03T11:54:56.863932 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 286927 2025-08-03T11:54:54.531946 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 142084 2022-09-04T06:37:48.687726 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 61949 2025-08-03T11:54:49.506918 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 56980 2020-12-30T16:45:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17904 2025-08-03T11:54:56.989881 application/rdf+xml 22121 2025-08-03T11:54:52.346907 image/jpeg 4961 2025-08-03T11:54:52.042906 image/jpeg 24768 2020-12-30T16:45:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 112040 2025-08-03T11:54:49.730939 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