George Manville Fenn

Broschiertes Buch

Thereby Hangs A Tale V1

A Novel (1876)

Beschreibung

""Thereby Hangs A Tale"" is a novel written by George Manville Fenn and first published in 1876. The story follows the life of a young man named Mark Selwood, who grows up in a small English village with his mother and sister. Mark is a bright and ambitious young man, and he dreams of making a name for himself in the world. However, his plans are derailed when he falls in love with a beautiful but manipulative woman named Rose. Rose convinces Mark to help her steal a valuable necklace from her wealthy aunt, and the two of them become embroiled in a dangerous game of deception and intrigue.As the story unfolds, Mark must navigate a series of complex relationships and moral dilemmas, including his love for Rose, his loyalty to his family, and his own sense of right and wrong. Along the way, he encounters a colorful cast of characters, including a wealthy landowner, a cunning con artist, and a wise old woman who teaches him valuable lessons about life and love.Filled with suspense, romance, and drama, ""Thereby Hangs A Tale"" is a captivating novel that explores the complexities of human nature and the power of love and loyalty. Fenn's vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling make this book a timeless classic that is sure to captivate readers of all ages.In Three Volumes.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.

Autor

George Manville Fenn was a very productive author of novels, a writer, an editor, and an educator from England. He was born on January 3, 1831, in Pimlico, London. He mostly learned on his own; he taught himself Italian, French, and German. During the years 1851-1854, he went to Battersea Training College for Teachers and then became the head of a state school in Alford, Lincolnshire. In the early 1850s, Fenn started to write short stories and pieces for newspapers and magazines. The Old Forest Ranger, his first book, came out in 1856. Afterward, he wrote more than 100 books, many of them for teenagers and young adults. He was one of the most famous writers of his time, and his books were well-liked and read by many people. He also worked as a reporter and writer for Fenn. Among the newspapers and magazines, he worked for was The Boy's Own Paper, which he ran from 1866 to 1874. He worked hard to make children's books better and was a strong supporter of education and reading. The Englishman Fenn passed away on August 26, 1909, in Isleworth.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 268
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Dezember 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 393g
• ISBN-13: 9781437350074
• ISBN-10: 1437350070
• Artikelnr.: 25874478