Allen Lucas: The Self-Made Man (1871)

By Emily Chubbuck Judson

Book Overview

Allen Lucas: The Self-Made Man (1871) is a novel written by Emily Chubbuck, which tells the story of a young man named Allen Lucas who rises from poverty to become a successful businessman. The novel is set in the mid-19th century and follows Allen's journey as he navigates the challenges of life, including financial struggles, family conflicts, and romantic relationships.The story begins with Allen as a young boy, living with his widowed mother and siblings in a small town. Despite their poverty, Allen is determined to succeed and works hard to improve his situation. He eventually lands a job in a factory, where he learns valuable skills and gains the attention of the owner, who takes him under his wing and becomes a mentor to him.As Allen grows older, he becomes more ambitious and sets his sights on starting his own business. With the help of his mentor and some savvy business decisions, he is able to build a successful company and become a wealthy man. However, his success comes at a cost, as he must navigate the complexities of romantic relationships and family conflicts along the way.Throughout the novel, Chubbuck explores themes of hard work, determination, and the pursuit of the American Dream. She also delves into the social and economic realities of the time period, including the struggles of working-class families and the challenges of starting a business in a rapidly changing economy.Overall, Allen Lucas: The Self-Made Man is a compelling and inspiring tale of one man's journey to success and the obstacles he must overcome along the way.This Book Is In English.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: 1167514424
• ISBN13: 9781167514425
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"