Bensley: A Story Of Today (1863)

By Oliver Bell Bunce

Book Overview

Bensley: A Story of Today is a novel written by Oliver Bell Bunce and published in 1863. The book is set in the mid-19th century and revolves around the life of a young man named Harry Bensley, who is born into a wealthy family in New York City. Harry is a talented and ambitious young man who dreams of making a name for himself in the world.As the story progresses, Harry faces many challenges and obstacles in his pursuit of success. He struggles to find his place in the world and must navigate the complex social and economic landscape of the time. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including wealthy businessmen, corrupt politicians, and social activists.Despite the challenges he faces, Harry remains determined to succeed and eventually becomes a successful businessman in his own right. However, he also learns that success comes at a cost and must grapple with the moral and ethical implications of his actions.Bensley: A Story of Today is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of ambition, morality, and the pursuit of success. It offers a vivid and detailed portrait of life in mid-19th century America and provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and economic forces that shaped the era.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: 1166593746
• ISBN13: 9781166593742
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"