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A classic novel in which an embezzler is saved by a relative, and becomes a new man.

Harold Bell Wright (1872-1944) was a best-selling American writer of fiction, essays, and nonfiction. Although mostly forgotten or ignored after the middle of the 20th century, he had a very successful career; he is said to have been the first American writer to sell a million... Read Full Overview

Harold Bell Wright is the author of the book "The Re-Creation of Brian Kent". The protagonist of the tale is Brian Kent, a man on a quest for atonement and self-improvement. Former prisoner Brian is attempting to move past his difficult background and start a journey of self-discovery... Read Full Overview

Harold Bell Wright is the author of the book "The Re-Creation of Brian Kent". The protagonist of the tale is Brian Kent, a man on a quest for atonement and self-improvement. Former prisoner Brian is attempting to move past his difficult background and start a journey of self-discovery... Read Full Overview

Originally published in 1919. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks, notations and other marginalia... Read Full Overview

I remember as well as though it were yesterday the first time I met Auntie Sue. It happened during my first roaming visit to the Ozarks, when I had wandered by chance, one day, into the Elbow Rock neighborhood. Twenty years it was, at least, before the time of this story. She... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview