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Rising Fortunes: The Story Of A Man's Beginnings (1899)

Rising Fortunes: The Story Of A Man's Beginnings (1899)

Oxenham, John

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ISBN10: 116491376X
ISBN13: 9781164913764
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Rising Fortunes: The Story Of A Man�������s Beginnings is a novel written by John Oxenham and first published in 1899. The book tells the story of a young man named John Walden who is orphaned at a young age and forced to make his own way in the world. Despite the odds against him, John is determined to succeed and rises from humble beginnings to become a successful businessman.The novel is set in England in the late 19th century and explores themes of class, ambition, and perseverance. John's journey is not an easy one and he faces many challenges along the way, including financial setbacks, personal tragedies, and romantic complications. However, he remains steadfast in his determination to succeed and ultimately achieves the success he has dreamed of.Through John's story, Oxenham provides a commentary on the social and economic conditions of the time, highlighting the struggles faced by those from lower classes who sought to better themselves. The novel also explores the role of family and community in shaping one's fortunes and the importance of hard work and determination in achieving success.Overall, Rising Fortunes: The Story Of A Man�������s Beginnings is a compelling and inspiring tale of one man's journey from poverty to prosperity and a reflection on the challenges and opportunities of the society in which he lived.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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