Brewster's Millions
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By George Barr McCutcheon, writing as Richard P. Greaves; first published 1902. It was adapted into a play in 1906; and the novel or play has been adapted into films twelve times.
The novel revolves around Montgomery Brewster, a young man who inherits one million dollars from his rich grandfather. Shortly after, a rich uncle who hated Brewster's grandfather also dies. The uncle will leave Brewster seven million dollars, but only under the condition that he keeps none of the grandfather's money. Brewster is required to spend every penny of his grandfather's million within one year.... If Brewster meets these terms, he will gain the full seven million; if he fails, he remains penniless.Warning: template has been deprecated.
2412316Brewster's Millions1903George Barr McCutcheon
copyright 1903
By herbert s. stone & company
all rights reserved
Issued April 20, 1903
CONTENTS
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