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It had just struck nine from the cuckoo clock that hung over the mantelpiece in the dining-room, when Victorine brought in the halved watermelon and set it in front of Mr. Bessemer's plate. Then she went down to the front door for the damp, twisted roll of the Sunday morning's paper, and came back and rang the breakfast-bell for the second time.

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Excerpt from A Deal in Wheat: And Other Stories of the New and Old West As Sam Lewiston backed the horse into the shafts of his buckboard and began hitching the tugs to the whiffletree, his wife came out from the kitchen door of the house and drew near, and stood for some time at the horse's head, her arms folded and her apron rolled around them. For a long moment neither spoke. They had talked over the situation so long and so comprehensively the night before that there seemed to be nothing more to say. The time was late in the summer, the place a ranch in southwestern Kansas, and Lewiston and his wife were two of a vast population of farmers, wheat growers, who at that moment were passing through a crisis - a crisis that at any moment might culminate in tragedy. Wheat was down to sixty-six. At length Emma Lewiston spoke. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

This is to be a story of a battle, at least one murder, and several sudden deaths. For that reason it begins with a pink tea and among the mingled odors of many delicate perfumes and the hale, frank smell of Caroline Testout roses. There had been a great number of debutantes "coming out" that season in San Francisco by means of afternoon teas, pink, lavender, and otherwise. This particular tea was intended to celebrate the fact that Josie Herrick had arrived at that time of her life when she was to wear her hair high and her gowns long, and to have a "day" of her own quite distinct from that of her mother. Ross Wilbur presented himself at the Herrick house on Pacific Avenue much too early upon the afternoon of Miss Herrick's tea. As he made, his way up the canvased stairs he was aware of a terrifying array of millinery and a disquieting staccato chatter of feminine voices in the parlors and reception-rooms on either side of the hallway. A single high hat in the room that had been set apart for the men's use confirmed him in his suspicions.

Vandover and the brute (1914). This book, "Vandover and the brute," by Frank Norris, is a replication of a book originally published before 1914. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible.

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Shanghaied: A Story of Adventure off the California Coast is a novel written by Frank Norris and first published in 1899. The story is set in San Francisco during the late 19th century and follows the adventures of a young sailor named Joe who is shanghaied, or forcibly taken aboard a ship, and forced to work as a crew member on a dangerous voyage off the California coast.The novel explores themes of class struggle, corruption, and the harsh realities of life at sea. It also delves into the social and economic issues of the time, including the exploitation of workers and the struggle for labor rights.As Joe navigates the treacherous waters of the Pacific, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a ruthless captain, a heroic mate, and a group of rebellious sailors who seek to overthrow their oppressors. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about courage, loyalty, and the strength of the human spirit.Shanghaied is a thrilling adventure story that captures the spirit of the American West and the challenges faced by those who dared to explore its vast and untamed territories. With vivid descriptions of life at sea and a cast of unforgettable characters, it is a classic tale of survival and perseverance that continues to captivate readers today.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.

The Complete Works of Frank Norris: A Deal in Wheat (1903) is a collection of writings by American author Frank Norris. The book includes his famous short story, A Deal in Wheat, which was first published in 1903. The story is set in the wheat fields of California and explores the greed and corruption of the wheat market. The collection also includes other works by Norris, such as McTeague, The Octopus, and The Pit. These novels are known for their realistic depiction of life in America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Overall, The Complete Works of Frank Norris: A Deal in Wheat (1903) provides readers with a comprehensive look at the literary career of one of America's most important writers. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature, history, or culture.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.

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Vandover and the Brute is a novel written by American author Frank Norris. The book follows the life of Vandover, a young artist living in San Francisco during the late 19th century. Vandover is a talented and ambitious young man who is determined to make a name for himself in the world of art. However, his life takes a dark turn when he becomes involved with a woman named Flossie. Flossie is a beautiful and seductive woman who leads Vandover down a path of self-destruction. As Vandover becomes more and more obsessed with Flossie, he begins to neglect his art and his health. He becomes a victim of his own passions and eventually descends into a life of poverty and degradation. The novel is a powerful and tragic portrayal of the destructive power of love and desire. It is a haunting and unforgettable portrait of a young man who is consumed by his own passions and ultimately destroyed by them.1914. The overriding theme in Norris' fiction is the impact of industrialization on peaceful agricultural communities and the consequent chaos in the lives of people who lived in these communities. Written almost simultaneously with his great work, McTeague, Norris began writing Vandover and the Brute in Cambridge and completed it after his return to San Francisco. The influence of the great Frenchman, Emil Zola is apparent throughout the book. The novel begins: It was always a matter of wonder to Vandover that he was able to recall so little of his past life. With the exception of the most recent events he could remember nothing connectedly. What he at first imagined to be the story of his life, on closer inspection turned out to be but a few disconnected incidents that his memory had preserved with the greatest capriciousness, absolutely independent of their importance. One of these incidents might be a great sorrow, a tragedy, a death in his family; and another, recalled with the same vividness, the same accuracy of detail, might be a matter of the least moment. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

Benjamin Franklin Norris, Jr. (March 5, 1870 - October 25, 1902) was an American journalist and sometime novelist during the Progressive Era, whose fiction was predominantly in the naturalist genre.His notable works include McTeague (1899), The Octopus: A Story of California (1901), and The Pit (1903).Frank Norris was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1870. His father, Benjamin, was a self-made Chicago businessman and his mother, Gertrude Glorvina Doggett, had a stage career. In 1884 the family moved to San Francisco where Benjamin went into real estate. In 1887, after the death of his brother and a brief stay in London, young Norris went to Académie Julian in Paris where he studied painting for two years and was exposed to the naturalist novels of Émile Zola.[7][8] Between 1890 and 1894 he attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he became acquainted with the ideas of human evolution of Darwin and Spencer that are reflected in his later writings. His stories appeared in the undergraduate magazine at Berkeley and in the San Francisco Wave. After his parents' divorce he went east and spent a year in the English Department of Harvard University. There he met Lewis E. Gates, who encouraged his writing. He worked as a news correspondent in South Africa (1895-96) for the San Francisco Chronicle, and then as editorial assistant for the San Francisco Wave (1896-97). He worked for McClure's Magazine as a war correspondent in Cuba during the Spanish-American War in 1898. He joined the New York City publishing firm of Doubleday & Page in 1899. During his time at the University of California, Berkeley, Norris was a brother in the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta, and was an originator of the Skull & Keys society.Because of his involvement with a prank during the Class Day Exercises in 1893, the annual alumni dinner held by each Phi Gamma Delta chapter still bears his name.In 1900 Frank Norris married Jeanette Black. They had a child in 1901. Norris died on October 25, 1902, of peritonitis from a ruptured appendix in San Francisco. This left The Epic of the Wheat trilogy unfinished.He was only 32. He is buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Oakland, California.Charles Gilman Norris, the author's younger brother, became a well regarded novelist and editor. C.G. Norris was also the husband of the prolific novelist Kathleen Norris. The Bancroft Library of the University of California, Berkeley, houses the archives of all three writers.

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It had been easy to promise Blix that he would no longer gamble at his club with the other men of his acquaintance; but it was "death and the devil," as he told himself, to abide by that promise. More than once in the fortnight following upon his resolution he had come up to the little flat on the Washington Street hill as to a place of refuge; and Blix, always pretending that it was all a huge joke and part of their good times, had brought out the cards and played with him.

A Deal in Wheat and Other Stories of the New and Old West By Frank Norris

Rejected by nineteenth-century publishers for its sordid and shocking subject matter, Vandover and the Brute is a powerful novel of turn-of-the-century San Francisco. Benjamin Franklin Norris, Jr. (March 5, 1870 - October 25, 1902) was an American journalist and sometime novelist during the Progressive Era, whose fiction was predominantly in the naturalist genre. His notable works include McTeague (1899), The Octopus: A Story of California (1901), and The Pit (1903).

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A Princess of Arcady is a novel written by Frank Norris, an American author, in 1905. The story is set in the fictional kingdom of Arcadia, which is located in the Balkans. The protagonist of the novel is Prince Karl, the ruler of Arcadia, who is in love with a beautiful American woman named Miss Hallowell. However, he is forced to marry a princess from a neighboring kingdom, Princess Theodora, in order to secure a political alliance. Princess Theodora is a strong-willed and independent woman who is not interested in being a traditional princess. She is determined to make her own decisions and live her life on her own terms. As a result, she clashes with Prince Karl, who is used to being in control. The novel follows the struggles of Prince Karl and Princess Theodora as they try to navigate their relationship and the political challenges facing their kingdom. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a group of American tourists and a band of rebels seeking to overthrow the monarchy. A Princess of Arcady is a romantic adventure novel that explores themes of love, duty, and freedom. It is an entertaining and engaging read that transports readers to a world of royalty, intrigue, and passion.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.

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