A Modern Dick Whittington (1892)

By James Payn

Book Overview

A Modern Dick Whittington is a novel written by James Payn and published in 1892. The story is a modern retelling of the classic tale of Dick Whittington, set in London during the late 19th century. The protagonist, Dick Whittington, is a young man who arrives in London with nothing but a few coins in his pocket and a dream of making it big in the city. He soon finds himself in a series of misadventures, but through his wit and determination, he manages to overcome the obstacles in his path. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a wealthy businessman, a beautiful actress, and a cunning thief. As he rises to success, Dick Whittington also learns valuable lessons about friendship, loyalty, and the true meaning of wealth. A Modern Dick Whittington is a charming and entertaining tale that captures the spirit of London in the Victorian era.Two Volumes In One.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166489175
• ISBN13: 9781166489175
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 564 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"