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The Making of Bobby Burnit / Being a Record of the Adventures of a Live American Young Man
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- Gutenberg ID
- 26485
- Title
- The Making of Bobby Burnit / Being a Record of the Adventures of a Live American Young Man
- Language
- en
- Book source
- Project Gutenberg
- Description max 80 words
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George Randolph Chester's satirical comedy follows Bobby Burnit, a wealthy but idle young man forced by his father's will to run the family business. As he navigates the treacherous world of commerce, he clashes with unscrupulous competitors and faces a disastrous opera tour, ultimately learning that true success requires integrity and resilience.
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George Randolph Chester's *The Making of Bobby Burnit* chronicles the transformative journey of Robert 'Bobby' Burnit, an idle heir to a three-million-dollar fortune who is forced into adulthood by his father's death. In his will, the late John Burnit reveals that Bobby is a 'fool' due to years of neglect, yet provides a trust to prevent starvation and mandates that Bobby personally run the family's John Burnit Store. Initially overwhelmed and reliant on the judgment of his friend Agnes Elliston, Bobby attempts to manage the business while maintaining his carefree lifestyle. His efforts are complicated by a partnership with the honest but naive Biff Bates, which is ruthlessly exploited by competitors who double-cross them. The narrative expands to include a disastrous tour with a traveling opera company. Here, Bobby faces financial ruin, a breach-of-promise lawsuit from a French soprano, Madam Villenauve, and the loss of his tenor, Signor Ricardo, who flees the company. Despite these setbacks, Bobby's inherent honesty and the unwavering support of his friends eventually lead to his triumph. He recovers his father's trust, restores the business to its former glory, and marries Agnes. The novel serves as a sharp critique of the cutthroat business practices of the era, contrasting them with the virtues of sportsmanship and loyalty. Through his trials, Bobby proves that a 'live American young man' can succeed through character rather than just capital, ultimately fulfilling his father's hope that a few defeats would sting him into a more serious purpose in life.
- LLM editorial rating
- 4.2/5
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Authors
- George Randolph Chester
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- Romance
- Fiction