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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American playwright and novelist George Barr McCutcheon (1866-1928) was well-known for his contributions to early 20th-century literature. McCutcheon, who was born in South Raub, Indiana, on July 26, 1866, first attended Purdue University to study mechanical engineering. But his love of writing propelled him into a career in journalism, where he was employed by publications including the Chicago Record and the Lafayette Daily Courier. With the release of "Graustark" in 1901, McCutcheon became well-known in literature. Readers were enthralled by the romantic adventure set in a made-up European realm. With this achievement, McCutcheon launched a successful literary career that produced a large number of novels with recurring themes of humour, romance, and adventure. George Barr McCutcheon was a well-liked and esteemed character in American literature because of his skill at storytelling and capacity to draw readers in with gripping tales. He wrote continuously until his passing on October 23, 1928, leaving a body of enjoyable and significant works.