Judge Elbridge: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Judge Elbridge: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Judge Elbridge is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Read, Opie Percival (1852–1939).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"Judge Elbridge" by Opie Percival Read is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the life of John Elbridge, a retired judge who has taken in the children of a deceased law partner, while navigating the complexities of family dynamics and moral dilemmas. Central to the narrative are Elbridge's son, Howard, and his foster siblings, as well as various other characters whose motivations become intertwined with the judge's past decisions. The opening of the novel introduces us to John Elbridge, a respected judge now reflecting on his life and past choices following his retirement. The narrative paints a picture of old Chicago, detailing his partnership with the orator Bodney and hints at tumultuous relationships within the family unit, particularly the tension surrounding Howard’s aspirations and the influence of a friend named Goyle. As the plot unfolds, we witness Bodney struggling with moral corruption and a conspiracy involving stolen money that comes to a head with profound implications for Howard, leading to deep secrets and strained relationships. The stage is set for a dramatic exploration of loyalty, betrayal, and the quest for redemption amid the complexities of familial love.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Judge Elbridge
- Author credits: Read, Opie Percival (1852–1939)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Chicago (Ill.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
- Gambling -- Fiction
- Judges -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
