The Valiants of Virginia

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rives, Hallie Erminie, 1876-1956

Contributor:

Castaigne, J. André, 1861-1929

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Valiants of Virginia" by Hallie Erminie Rives is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around John Valiant, a young man who experiences a dramatic shift in fortune following the collapse of the Valiant Corporation, founded by his late father. As the narrative unfolds, Valiant grapples with feelings of failure and a growing sense of responsibility towards his family's legacy, particularly as he inherits an estate in Virginia known as Damory Court. The opening of the book introduces John Valiant in his moment of crisis, expressing shock and confusion over the unexpected downfall of the corporation that had defined his life. Characterized as a man of privilege, Valiant begins to confront the consequences of his laid-back lifestyle as he faces a precarious future and considers returning to the roots of his family heritage in Virginia. John's internal turmoil is further compounded by the social reactions to his fall from grace, which adds an element of societal critique to his personal journey. As he navigates the tumultuous waters of his new reality, the opening chapters set the stage for themes of identity, redemption, and the exploration of familial connections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2010-09-29