Maxwell (1834)
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ISBN10: 1164051210
ISBN13: 9781164051213
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 570
Weight: 1.66
Height: 1.16 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164051213
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 570
Weight: 1.66
Height: 1.16 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Maxwell (1834) is a book written by Theodore Hook that tells the story of a young man named Maxwell who is sent to London by his father to learn the ways of the world. Maxwell is initially overwhelmed by the city and its customs, but he soon finds himself drawn into a world of high society and intrigue. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including the beautiful Lady Mandeville, the notorious gambler Mr. Bouncer, and the mysterious Mr. Cripps. As Maxwell navigates the complexities of London society, he must also confront his own character flaws and learn to become a better person. The novel is a humorous and satirical look at the social mores of early 19th-century England, and it offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the upper class during this time period.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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