Publisher's Synopsis
An Only Son: A Narrative is a novel written by Walter Ferguson and published in 1832. The story follows the life of a young man named Frank, who is the only son of his parents. Frank grows up in a wealthy and privileged household, but he is plagued by a sense of emptiness and purposelessness. He struggles to find his place in the world and to figure out what he wants to do with his life. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters who challenge him and help him to grow. The novel explores themes of identity, purpose, and the search for meaning in life. It is a thought-provoking and insightful work that offers a window into the concerns and preoccupations of the early 19th 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.