Publisher's Synopsis
A Man Made Of Money And The Chronicles Of Clovernook is a novel written by Douglas Jerrold and first published in 1853. The story revolves around the character of Mr. Andrew Cogglesby, a wealthy man who has made his fortune through shrewd business dealings. Despite his wealth, Cogglesby is unhappy and unfulfilled, and longs for something more meaningful in his life.The novel is set in the fictional English village of Clovernook, where Cogglesby has recently purchased a large estate. The villagers are initially excited by the arrival of such a wealthy man, but soon become disillusioned with his aloof and arrogant demeanor. However, as the story unfolds, Cogglesby begins to develop a deeper understanding of the people and the community around him, and begins to find a sense of purpose and fulfillment.Alongside the story of Cogglesby's personal journey, the novel also explores the lives and struggles of the various characters who inhabit Clovernook. From the humble farmers to the wealthy landowners, each character is given depth and complexity, and the novel paints a vivid picture of life in rural England in the mid-19th century.Overall, A Man Made Of Money And The Chronicles Of Clovernook is a rich and engaging novel that explores themes of wealth, community, and personal fulfillment. With its vivid characters and evocative setting, it remains a classic of English literature to this day.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.
