The Uphill Climb by B. M. Bower

"The Uphill Climb" by B. M. Bower is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Ford Campbell, a character who finds himself in an unexpected predicament after a wild night of drinking leads to an impulsive marriage to an unknown woman, leaving him to grapple with the aftermath of his actions and the consequences of his intoxication. At the start of the narrative, we encounter Ford recovering from the nights' events and trying to piece together his hazy memories, ultimately realizing he has married someone whose name he does not even know. As he muddles through the confusion, his friend Sandy jokes about the situation, providing a humorous yet disheartening backdrop. The opening chapters highlight Ford's struggles, his feelings of accountability, and the absurdity of his predicament, setting the stage for further exploration of his character and relationships as he embarks on a journey to uncover the mysterious identity of his wife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Bower, B. M., 1871-1940
Illustrator Russell, Charles M. (Charles Marion), 1864-1926
Title The Uphill Climb
Credits E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Project Gutenberg Beginners Projects, Jon King,
Reading Level Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Western stories
Category Text
eBook-No. 14456
Release Date
Last Update Oct 28, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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