Auld Fernies' Son: A Story In Five Parts (1881)

By Mary Charlotte J. Leith

Book Overview

Auld Fernies' Son: A Story In Five Parts is a novel written by Mary Charlotte J. Leith and first published in 1881. The story revolves around the life of a young man named David Fernie, who is the son of a wealthy Scottish landowner. David's father, known as Auld Fernie, is a stern and domineering figure who expects his son to follow in his footsteps and become a successful businessman.However, David has other ideas and dreams of becoming a writer. He leaves home to pursue his passion, but soon finds that the road to success is not an easy one. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a group of bohemian artists and a beautiful young woman named Muriel.As David struggles to make a name for himself in the literary world, he must also confront his father's disapproval and the challenges of his own personal relationships. The novel is divided into five parts, each exploring a different phase of David's life and the various obstacles he must overcome.Auld Fernies' Son is a compelling and insightful portrait of a young man's journey towards self-discovery and artistic fulfillment. It offers a vivid depiction of Victorian-era Scotland, as well as a timeless exploration of the human condition and the pursuit of one's dreams.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: 1164582259
• ISBN13: 9781164582250
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 442 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"