Philip Vandeleurs Victory (1879)
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ISBN10: 1104890062
ISBN13: 9781104890063
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 10 2009
Pages: 270
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.57 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781104890063
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 10 2009
Pages: 270
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.57 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Philip Vandeleur's Victory is a novel written by Charles H. Eden and first published in 1879. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the life of the eponymous protagonist, Philip Vandeleur, who is a young man from a wealthy family in England. Philip is a talented and ambitious individual who has a passion for sailing and dreams of becoming a successful yachtsman. However, his plans are disrupted when he falls in love with a young woman named Clara, who comes from a less privileged background. Despite opposition from his family, Philip marries Clara and sets out to prove himself as a successful businessman and yachtsman. Along the way, he faces various challenges and obstacles, including financial difficulties and personal tragedies. The novel explores themes of love, ambition, class, and perseverance, as Philip strives to overcome the obstacles in his path and achieve his goals. The story is set against the backdrop of Victorian England, with vivid descriptions of the social and cultural norms of the time. Overall, Philip Vandeleur's Victory is a compelling and well-crafted novel that offers a glimpse into the world of 19th-century England and the struggles and triumphs of a young man determined to succeed against all odds.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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