Salt Of The Earth

By Peter B. Kyne

Book Overview

""Salt of the Earth"" is a novel by Peter B. Kyne that was originally published in 1925. The story follows the life of a young man named John Emerson who grows up in poverty but is determined to make something of himself. John is a hard worker and eventually becomes a successful businessman in the salt industry. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Mary and they marry and have children. However, John's success attracts the attention of a rival businessman who will stop at nothing to ruin him. The book explores themes of perseverance, love, and the corrupting influence of power. It is a classic American tale of the American Dream and the challenges that come with achieving it.THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Parson of Panamint and Other Stories, by Peter B. Kyne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 141791453X.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425477844
• ISBN13: 9781425477844
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"