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Rising In The World: Or A Tale For The Rich And Poor (1848)

Rising In The World: Or A Tale For The Rich And Poor (1848)

Arthur, Timothy Shay

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ISBN10: 1104375702
ISBN13: 9781104375706
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 27 2009
Pages: 232
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.49 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Rising In The World: Or A Tale For The Rich And Poor is a novel written by Timothy Shay Arthur in 1848. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Harry Graham, who comes from a poor family and dreams of making it big in the world. Through hard work, determination, and a bit of luck, Harry rises from his humble beginnings to become a successful businessman and a respected member of society.The novel explores themes of social mobility, the pursuit of wealth, and the impact of class on individual aspirations. It also delves into the moral and ethical dilemmas that arise when one's success is built on the exploitation of others.Throughout the story, Arthur weaves in important lessons about the value of honesty, integrity, and compassion, reminding readers that true success is not just about financial gain but also about personal growth and the betterment of society as a whole.Overall, Rising In The World is a thought-provoking and inspiring tale that challenges readers to reflect on their own values and aspirations while offering a glimpse into the social and economic realities of 19th-century America.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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