Adam's Sons (1906)

By Arthur Garfield Learned and Leila Helen Sprague Learned

Adam's Sons is a historical fiction novel written by Arthur Garfield Learned and published in 1906. The story is set in the early 1800s and follows the lives of two brothers, John and Adam, who are the sons of a wealthy merchant named Adam Van Dorn. John is the elder brother and is portrayed as a selfish and ambitious man who is willing to do anything to gain power and wealth. Adam, on the other hand, is a humble and honest man who values family and tradition.The novel explores the themes of family, power, and greed as John and Adam's paths diverge and they become embroiled in a bitter feud over their father's inheritance. John, who is the executor of their father's will, uses his position to manipulate the situation in his favor and takes control of the family business. Adam, who is left with nothing, is forced to start his own business from scratch and faces numerous challenges along the way.As the story unfolds, the brothers' rivalry intensifies, and they become bitter enemies. The novel also delves into the social and political issues of the time, such as slavery and the struggle for women's rights. Ultimately, the novel portrays the consequences of greed and the importance of family and tradition in a changing world.Overall, Adam's Sons is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of family relationships and the impact of power and greed on individuals and society.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: 1166438635
• ISBN13: 9781166438630
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"