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The Banker and the Bear
The Banker and the Bear
The Banker and the Bear
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The Banker and the Bear

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"The Banker and the Bear" by Henry Kitchell Webster is a compelling novel that follows the ambitious banker, John Kilbuck, who finds himself embroiled in a financial scandal. Seeking refuge, he flees to the remote woods, encountering Ursus, the bear. Their unlikely friendship and Kilbuck's self-discovery shape the narrative. Set against the backdrop of societal upheaval, the novel explores themes of integrity, transformation, and the contrasts between civilization and nature. Through Webster's storytelling, the book offers a thought-provoking journey of redemption, highlighting the powerful impact of human connections and the unpredictability of life's twists.
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Release dateMay 15, 2014
ISBN9781910343197
The Banker and the Bear
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Henry Kitchell Webster

Henry Kitchell Webster (1875-1932) was an American novelist and short story writer. Born in Evanston, Illinois, Webster graduated from Hamilton College in 1897 before taking a job as a teacher at Union College in Schenectady, New York. Alongside coauthor Samuel Merwin, Webster found early success with such novels as The Short Line War (1899) and Calumet “K” (1901), the latter a favorite of Ayn Rand’s. Webster’s stories, often set in Chicago, were frequently released as serials before appearing as bestselling novels, a formula perfected by the author throughout his hugely successful career. By the end of his life, Webster was known across the United States as a leading writer of mystery, science fiction, and realist novels and stories.

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