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John Brent is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Winthrop, Theodore (1828–1861).
Catalogue synopsis
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"John Brent" by Theodore Winthrop is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the experiences of Richard Wade, who serves as a narrator and a sympathetic observer, recounting his adventures alongside his friend John Brent, a man of depth and complexity. The narrative begins in the rugged landscape of California during the gold rush, exploring themes of ambition, disillusionment, and the quest for identity in a changing society. The opening of the novel introduces Richard Wade, who reflects on his time working a quartz mine in California, a venture marked by struggle and disappointment. As he recounts his bitter experiences digging for gold that never yields, he receives news of his sister's death, which rekindles his purpose and prompts him to return home. With plans to traverse the plains on horseback, Wade's journey promises encounters with various characters and adventures, setting the stage for his friendship with John Brent—a man shaped by both hardship and ambition as they navigate the trials of the American frontier together.
Book and edition facts
- Title: John Brent
- Author credits: Winthrop, Theodore (1828–1861)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- California -- Fiction
- Kidnapping -- Fiction
- Latter Day Saints -- Fiction
- London (England) -- Fiction
- Love stories
- Western stories
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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