Caleb Carthew: A Life Story (1887)

By Silas Kitto Hocking

Book Overview

Caleb Carthew: A Life Story is a novel written by Silas Kitto Hocking and first published in 1887. The book tells the story of Caleb Carthew, a young man who grows up in a small village in Cornwall, England. Caleb is a hardworking and honest young man who dreams of making something of himself and leaving his small town behind.As Caleb grows older, he falls in love with a young woman named Mary, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Mary's father disapproves of Caleb. Despite this, Caleb and Mary continue to see each other and eventually get married.The book follows Caleb's life as he faces various challenges and struggles, including financial difficulties, the loss of loved ones, and conflicts with his family and community. Throughout it all, Caleb remains determined to succeed and provide for his family.Caleb Carthew: A Life Story is a heartwarming and inspiring tale of perseverance, love, and the power of the human spirit. It offers a glimpse into life in rural England in the late 19th century and explores themes of family, community, and the pursuit of happiness.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: 1120269059
• ISBN13: 9781120269058
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"