Publisher's Synopsis
The Rough Diamond is a novel written by Benjamin Franklin Craig in 1880. The story follows the life of a young man named Harry Thornhill who is born into poverty but has a natural talent for cricket. As he grows up, Harry becomes increasingly obsessed with the game and dreams of one day becoming a professional player. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, Harry's determination and talent eventually lead him to success on the cricket field. However, his newfound fame and fortune also bring with them a host of new problems, including jealousy from his peers and the temptation of alcohol and gambling. As Harry navigates these challenges, he also becomes involved in a romantic relationship with a young woman named Alice. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Alice is already engaged to another man. Throughout the novel, Craig explores themes of ambition, love, and the corrupting influence of wealth and fame. The Rough Diamond is a classic tale of rags-to-riches, and a timeless exploration of the human condition.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.
