That Printer of Udell's - Wright, Harold Bell
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That Printer of Udell's is a novel written by Harold Bell Wright, first published in 1903. The story follows the life of Dick Falkner, a troubled young man who moves to the small town of Udell in search of a fresh start. There, he meets the town's printer, John Udell, who takes him under his wing and helps him turn his life around.As Dick becomes more involved in the community, he learns about the struggles and injustices faced by the town's working-class residents. He becomes passionate about social reform and begins to use his writing skills to advocate for change.The novel explores themes…mehr

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That Printer of Udell's is a novel written by Harold Bell Wright, first published in 1903. The story follows the life of Dick Falkner, a troubled young man who moves to the small town of Udell in search of a fresh start. There, he meets the town's printer, John Udell, who takes him under his wing and helps him turn his life around.As Dick becomes more involved in the community, he learns about the struggles and injustices faced by the town's working-class residents. He becomes passionate about social reform and begins to use his writing skills to advocate for change.The novel explores themes of redemption, social justice, and the power of community. It also provides a glimpse into small-town life in the early 20th century and the challenges faced by those living in poverty.That Printer of Udell's was a bestseller in its time and is considered a classic of American literature. It has been adapted into several films and stage productions over the years.1902. Wright, served as a minister prior to beginning his artistic and writing career. This is the book that young Ronal Reagan read when he was 11 years old and promptly decided that he wanted to become an evangelical Christian, informing his Mother that he wanted to be baptized. Reagan obviously identified with the protagonist of this story who like Reagan was the son of an alcoholic father and who through the power of faith became a better man. Dick Falkner came to Boyd City to land a job. But everyone in the bustling mining town refused Dick. Everyone, that is, except George Udell, a printer who took pity on him. In the end, Dick and George confess their sins and profess faith in Christ and the book concludes with his marching off to Washington to assume a political career. Ring a bell? See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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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Harold Bell Wright, a well-known American author, speaker, and clergyman who lived from May 4, 1872, to May 24, 1944, is most remembered for his widely read books from the early 20th century. Wright was raised in a pious Baptist household and was raised in Rome, New York. His early upbringing was heavily influenced by religion, which laid the groundwork for his future work as a writer and clergyman. Before focusing on the ministry, Wright attended Boston University College of Oratory to further his studies in music. Although he was a pastor in many places, he gained widespread notoriety for his literary works. Wright pursued his writing career in addition to his ministry work, giving sermons and discussing social and theological concerns. He rose to prominence as a speaker and was well-liked outside of the literary community. Wright's ability to entwine moral teachings into compelling stories has had a significant influence on American literature. This talent enables his writings to be both thought-provoking and entertaining.