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People of Position is a historical novel written by Stanley Portal Hyatt and published in 1910. The book tells the story of a young man named Harry Luttrell who is born into a wealthy family and is expected to follow in his father's footsteps and become a successful businessman. However, Harry has different aspirations and dreams of becoming a writer.As Harry grows older, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the world of business and begins to explore his passion for writing. Along the way, he meets a variety of interesting characters, including artists, writers, and intellectuals, who…mehr

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People of Position is a historical novel written by Stanley Portal Hyatt and published in 1910. The book tells the story of a young man named Harry Luttrell who is born into a wealthy family and is expected to follow in his father's footsteps and become a successful businessman. However, Harry has different aspirations and dreams of becoming a writer.As Harry grows older, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the world of business and begins to explore his passion for writing. Along the way, he meets a variety of interesting characters, including artists, writers, and intellectuals, who help him to discover his true calling.The novel is set in England during the late 19th and early 20th centuries and provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the upper classes at that time. Through Harry's experiences, the reader is able to explore themes such as class, ambition, and the pursuit of happiness.Overall, People of Position is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on the social and cultural landscape of England during the turn of the century.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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Stanley Portal Hyatt was an English explorer, hunter, and author. Hyatt abandoned his nice family home and set abroad throughout the world. He arrived in Africa to seek his fortune in 1898. Hyatt's written works detail his life and adventures in Australia, Rhodesia, and the Philippines. He wrote fluently and expertly about life on "The Road," including his fellow riders and animals. Hyatt despised commercially driven development, zealously championing the "underdog" wherever possible, and was a scathing opponent of The Establishment. His most notable works include The Old Transport Road and The Diary of a Soldier of Fortune. Stanley Portal Hyatt was an English explorer, hunter, and author. Hyatt abandoned his nice family home and set abroad throughout the world. He arrived in Africa to seek his fortune in 1898. Hyatt's written works detail his life and adventures in Australia, Rhodesia, and the Philippines. He wrote fluently and expertly about life on "The Road," including his fellow riders and animals. Hyatt despised commercially driven development, zealously championing the "underdog" wherever possible, and was a scathing opponent of The Establishment. His most notable works include The Old Transport Road and The Diary of a Soldier of Fortune.