Publisher's Synopsis
John Oriel's Start in Life is a novel written by Mary Botham Howitt in 1868. The story follows the life of John Oriel, a young man who is orphaned at a young age and must navigate the challenges of growing up without parents. Despite his difficult circumstances, John is determined to make a success of his life and sets out to find work and make a name for himself in the world.As John grows older, he faces a number of obstacles and setbacks, including financial difficulties, romantic entanglements, and conflicts with his family and friends. However, he remains steadfast in his determination to succeed and ultimately achieves his goals through hard work, perseverance, and a strong sense of moral character.Throughout the novel, Howitt explores themes of class, gender, and social mobility, as well as the importance of family, friendship, and personal resilience. With its engaging plot, vivid characters, and insightful commentary on Victorian society, John Oriel's Start in Life remains a classic of 19th-century literature and a fascinating glimpse into the challenges and opportunities of life in Victorian England.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.
