Rising In The World: Or A Tale For The Rich And Poor (1848)
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ISBN10: 1165675552
ISBN13: 9781165675555
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 230
Weight: 0.69
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781165675555
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 230
Weight: 0.69
Height: 0.48 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 and first published in 1848. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Walter, who comes from a poor background but dreams of making it big in the world. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, Walter remains determined to succeed and eventually rises to become a successful businessman.The novel explores themes of social mobility, perseverance, and the pursuit of wealth and success. It also delves into the stark differences between the lives of the rich and the poor, and the challenges faced by those who seek to rise above their circumstances.Through Walter's journey, the author offers a moral lesson about the importance of hard work, honesty, and integrity in achieving success. The novel also highlights the dangers of greed and the negative impact it can have on one's life and relationships.Overall, Rising In The World is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that offers insights into the human condition and the pursuit of happiness and success. It is a timeless classic 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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