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John Halifax, Gentleman

Dinah Maria Mulock Craik

4.2/5 ( ratings)

This 1856 novel, one of the most beloved of the Victorian period, follows the life, from childhood to death, of an orphaned boy who grows to become a wealthy and powerful leader in his community. The young John Halifax is taken in by Abel Fletcher, a Quaker tanner, and forms a close friendship with Fletcher's son, Phineas. Through hard work and integrity, John overcomes obstacles to find domestic happiness and material success. His achievements symbolize those of England in the early nineteenth century, and this novel captures the ambition and ebullient optimism of the growing Victorian middle class.

Language: English

Pages: 530

Format: Kindle Edition

Publisher: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.

Release: May 12, 2012

John Halifax, Gentleman

Dinah Maria Mulock Craik

4.2/5 ( ratings)

This 1856 novel, one of the most beloved of the Victorian period, follows the life, from childhood to death, of an orphaned boy who grows to become a wealthy and powerful leader in his community. The young John Halifax is taken in by Abel Fletcher, a Quaker tanner, and forms a close friendship with Fletcher's son, Phineas. Through hard work and integrity, John overcomes obstacles to find domestic happiness and material success. His achievements symbolize those of England in the early nineteenth century, and this novel captures the ambition and ebullient optimism of the growing Victorian middle class.

Language: English

Pages: 530

Format: Kindle Edition

Publisher: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.

Release: May 12, 2012

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