Brewster's Millions - Mccutcheon, George Barr
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George Barr McCutcheon wrote the humorous book Brewster's Millions at first using the alias Richard Greaves. The protagonist of the book is Montgomery Brewster, a young man who receives a million dollars as an inheritance from his wealthy grandpa. He has one year to squander every cent of his grandfather's million dollars, leaving him with no assets or possessions. Brewster will receive the whole seven million dollars if he complies with these conditions; else, he will stay destitute. Under the rigorous guidelines set down by his uncle's bequest, Brewster finds it extremely challenging to…mehr

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George Barr McCutcheon wrote the humorous book Brewster's Millions at first using the alias Richard Greaves. The protagonist of the book is Montgomery Brewster, a young man who receives a million dollars as an inheritance from his wealthy grandpa. He has one year to squander every cent of his grandfather's million dollars, leaving him with no assets or possessions. Brewster will receive the whole seven million dollars if he complies with these conditions; else, he will stay destitute. Under the rigorous guidelines set down by his uncle's bequest, Brewster finds it extremely challenging to spend this much money in a single year. He must exhibit sound business judgement by getting good value for his money and keeping his charitable giving and gambling losses to a minimum. He once risks losing his eligibility for the will by using his resources to safeguard his landlady's account by bailing out a bank. At another, he goes overboard against the advice of his wealthy pals to save a drowning sailor from his trip. His continuous attempts to win her back fall flat because he is preoccupied with the need to spend so much money. At the end of the year, he succeeds in spending the rest of his carefully tracked cash and declares his love for Peggy Gray.
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George Barr McCutcheon was an American novelist and playwright born on July 26, 1866, in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. He is best known for his popular "Graustark" series, a collection of romantic adventure novels set in a fictional Eastern European country. McCutcheon's work gained considerable popularity in the early 20th century, earning him a prominent place in American literature of the time. McCutcheon began his career as a journalist, working for newspapers in Lafayette, Indiana and later in Chicago. His transition to fiction writing brought him widespread acclaim with the publication of his first major novel, "Graustark: The Story of a Love Behind a Throne" in 1901. The success of this novel led to several sequels, including "Beverly of Graustark" and "Truxton King," which captivated readers with their tales of romance, political intrigue, and adventure. In addition to the Graustark series, McCutcheon wrote numerous standalone novels, many of which also achieved significant popularity. "Brewster's Millions," published in 1902, is one of his most famous works. Despite his success as a novelist, McCutcheon remained humble and dedicated to his craft. He continued to write prolifically throughout his life, producing a substantial body of work that includes both novels and plays.