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Room service at the Ajax is of a quality befitting the newest, the largest, and the most expensive hotel in Dallas. While the standard of excellence is uniformly high, nevertheless some extra care usually attaches to a breakfast ordered from the Governor's suite-most elegant... Read Full Overview

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Flowing Gold is a novel written by Rex E. Beach, first published in 1922. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the adventures of a young oil prospector named Johnny Thompson. Johnny is determined to strike it rich in the oil fields of California and sets out... Read Full Overview

Calvin Gray finds himself in Dallas during the oil boom without a penny to his name. But, this isn't a problem for Calvin. You see, Calvin is a con man. He doesn't consider himself a bad person, though. He is genuine, noble, and generally on the right side of the law. He just... 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Rex Ellingwood Beach (September 1, 1877 - December 7, 1949) was an American novelist, playwright, and Olympic water polo player. He was born in Atwood, Michigan, but moved to Tampa, Florida, with his family where his father was growing fruit trees. Beach was educated at Rollins... Read Full Overview

Flowing Gold is a fictional novel written by Rex Beach. The story is about Calvin Gray, who is a smooth, intelligent, smart, and energetic con man. He is sincere, honorable, and always follows the law. He finds himself in Dallas during the oil boom without a dime to his name,... Read Full Overview