Publisher's Synopsis
Master Alfred Seymour is a novel written by Mary Martha Sherwood. The story revolves around the life of a young boy named Alfred Seymour, who is sent to live with his uncle after the death of his parents. Alfred's uncle, a wealthy merchant, takes him under his wing and provides him with a good education. However, Alfred's uncle is a harsh and demanding man who expects nothing but the best from his nephew.As Alfred grows older, he becomes increasingly frustrated with his uncle's demands and decides to strike out on his own. He starts his own business and quickly becomes successful. However, Alfred's success comes at a cost, as he becomes increasingly selfish and materialistic.Throughout the novel, Alfred struggles to find a balance between his desire for success and his moral values. He is forced to confront his own shortcomings and make difficult decisions about his future. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about the importance of honesty, integrity, and humility.Master Alfred Seymour is a thought-provoking novel that explores the themes of ambition, morality, and personal growth. It is a timeless tale that will resonate with readers of all ages.Alfred had lingered longer at the shop than he had intended to do; and he now had another affair to settle before he went home. There was a youth called William, of about fifteen or sixteen years of age, who served in the mill, and was a nephew of the miller, and Alfred wanted to see him, and to consult with him respecting the piece of disobedience on which he had resolved.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.
