Publisher's Synopsis
Englishman's Haven is a novel written by William John Gordon and first published in 1892. The story is set in the 19th century and follows the life of a young Englishman named John Trevor who, after being disillusioned by his life in London, decides to emigrate to the United States. He travels to the small town of Haven in the western part of the country and settles there, hoping to start a new life.In Haven, John meets a variety of characters, including a wealthy landowner, a beautiful young woman, and a group of rough and tumble cowboys. He becomes involved in the town's politics and begins to fall in love with the woman, but soon discovers that she is already engaged to another man.As the story unfolds, John becomes embroiled in a series of conflicts and challenges, including a violent feud between two local families and a dangerous encounter with a band of outlaws. Through it all, he learns valuable lessons about life, love, and the importance of community.Englishman's Haven is a classic Western novel that explores themes of adventure, romance, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. With its vivid descriptions of the American frontier and its engaging characters, this book is a must-read for fans of the genre.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.
