Dinah Maria Mulock Craik

John Halifax, Gentleman: A Novel (Legacy Editions)

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ISBN 13:: 9780062356154
author:: Dinah Maria Mulock Craik
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Harper Perennial
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2014
Pages:: 608
Dimensions:: 14 x 3.9 x 21 cm
Genre:: Fiction, Classics,
Condition:: New
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A compelling historical novel of a young man's rise from poverty to wealth in a small provincial town during the Industrial Revolution. John Halifax is an orphan determined to make his success through honest hard work, becoming an apprentice to Abel Flecher, a tanner and Quaker, before befriending his invalid son Phineas.

As England undergoes its transformative Industrial Revolution, Dinah Maria Mulock Craik explores the impact on society, economy, and politics. This Legacy Edition features a lush design and French flaps, presenting a richly detailed account of a pivotal era in English history.

A story of perseverance and determination, John Halifax is a testament to the power of hard work and the changing social landscape of 18th-19th century England.

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