Project Gutenberg 2005-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 94 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 17 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 17" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton is a novel set in the Victorian era that explores themes of family dynamics, personal ambition, and societal expectations. It details the lives and interactions of the Caxton family as they navigate the challenges posed by their respective aspirations and the world around them, particularly against the backdrop of 19th century Australia. The narrative predominantly follows Pisistratus Caxton and his companions, as they manage their pastoral lives while dealing with the presence of Uncle Jack, who embodies a mix of capitalist zeal and familial warmth. Notable supporting characters include Guy Bolding and Vivian—each with their character arcs reflecting different approaches to ambition and societal roles. The chapters highlight not only the struggles of colonial life and the grit required to succeed in the bush but also the personal dreams, disappointments, and desires that intertwine their fates. As the story unfolds, Pisistratus grapples with the concept of success and family loyalty, ultimately expressing a longing for home and a life that reflects both his and his family’s true values. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en English fiction -- 19th century Families -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels 92099 2025-10-03T11:45:42.085736 text/html 91920 2025-01-11T00:18:23.646020 text/html 120400 2025-10-03T11:45:47.374684 application/epub+zip 119196 2025-10-03T11:45:45.073710 application/epub+zip 102017 2025-10-03T11:45:43.990735 application/epub+zip 308106 2025-10-03T11:45:49.061721 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 297095 2025-10-03T11:45:46.715715 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 153489 2022-09-04T06:38:48.947710 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 80609 2025-10-03T11:45:41.869722 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 75641 2020-12-30T17:40:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17425 2025-10-03T11:45:49.181681 application/rdf+xml 21993 2025-10-03T11:45:44.474722 image/jpeg 4965 2025-10-03T11:45:44.232745 image/jpeg 32163 2020-12-30T17:40:27 application/octet-stream application/zip 118703 2025-10-03T11:45:42.094729 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