Publisher's Synopsis
Dick Ford and His Father is a novel written by Frances Charlotte Armstrong and published in 1875. The story revolves around the relationship between a young boy named Dick Ford and his father, who is a wealthy businessman. Despite his father's success, Dick is unhappy with his life and longs for adventure and excitement. When his father is called away on business, Dick takes the opportunity to run away from home and explore the world on his own. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters and experiences both good and bad. As he navigates the challenges of life on his own, Dick learns important lessons about responsibility, perseverance, and the true meaning of happiness.Throughout the novel, Armstrong explores themes of family, independence, and the pursuit of happiness. She also offers a glimpse into life in the late 19th century, with vivid descriptions of the people and places that Dick encounters on his journey. Overall, Dick Ford and His Father is a charming and engaging coming-of-age story that will appeal to readers of all ages.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.
