The Grain Of Dust

By David Graham Phillips and A B (Albert Beck) Wenzell

Book Overview

The Grain of Dust is a novel written by David Graham Phillips, published in 1908. The story revolves around the life of a young man named John Ward, who comes from a wealthy family in New York City. Despite his privileged upbringing, John is disillusioned with his life and yearns for something more meaningful. He decides to leave his comfortable existence behind and embark on a journey to the American West, where he hopes to find adventure and purpose.As John travels across the country, he encounters a diverse cast of characters, including cowboys, miners, and outlaws. He also falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Mary, who is the daughter of a wealthy rancher. However, their relationship is threatened by the corrupt and violent forces that dominate the region.Throughout the novel, Phillips explores themes of social inequality, morality, and the struggle for justice in a lawless society. The Grain of Dust is a gripping and thought-provoking tale that offers a vivid portrayal of the American West during a time of great change and upheaval. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163631809
• ISBN13: 9781163631805
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 434 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"