Darryll Gap: Or Whether It Paid (1866)
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ISBN10: 1120274451
ISBN13: 9781120274458
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 460
Weight: 1.34
Height: 0.93 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120274458
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 460
Weight: 1.34
Height: 0.93 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Darryll Gap: Or Whether It Paid is a novel written by Virginia Frances Townsend and first published in 1866. The story follows the life of Darryll Gap, a young man who leaves his home in the country to pursue a career in the city. Through a series of trials and tribulations, Darryll must navigate the complex social and economic landscape of the city, facing challenges such as poverty, corruption, and betrayal. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a wealthy businessman, a beautiful actress, and a cunning thief. As Darryll struggles to make a name for himself and achieve success, he must confront the question of whether it is all worth it in the end. The novel explores themes of ambition, morality, and the pursuit of the American Dream, offering a window into the social and cultural landscape of the mid-nineteenth century. With its vivid characters and engaging plot, Darryll Gap: Or Whether It Paid is a classic work of American literature that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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