Bøger af John Franklin Swift

Published in 1892, this novel tells the story of Robert Greathouse, a young man who becomes embroiled in a political scandal in his small New England town. Swift's spare prose and keen sense of character make this a compelling portrait of small-town life in late 19th century America.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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""Robert Greathouse: A Story Of The Nevada Silver Mines"" is a novel written by John Franklin Swift and published in 1878. The story follows the life of Robert Greathouse, a young man who leaves his home in the East to seek his fortune in the silver mines of Nevada. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including miners, prospectors, and gamblers, and experiences the ups and downs of life in the Wild West.As Robert rises through the ranks of the mining industry, he becomes embroiled in a series of conflicts and rivalries, both professional and personal. He also falls in love with a young woman named Alice, who is the daughter of one of his mentors. Together, they navigate the challenges of life in a mining town, including violence, corruption, and economic instability.Throughout the novel, Swift vividly depicts the rugged landscape of Nevada and the harsh realities of life in the late 19th century. He also explores themes of ambition, loyalty, and the pursuit of wealth, as well as the impact of these values on individual lives and society as a whole.Overall, ""Robert Greathouse: A Story Of The Nevada Silver Mines"" is a compelling tale of adventure, romance, and the American frontier, offering readers a glimpse into a bygone era and the people who lived it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.