David Elliott: A Cornish Story (1885)

By C. E. Irvine

Book Overview

David Elliott: A Cornish Story is a novel written by C. E. Irvine and first published in 1885. The story is set in Cornwall, England, and follows the life of David Elliott, a young man who is determined to make a better life for himself and his family. David is the son of a poor fisherman and dreams of becoming a successful businessman. He is intelligent and hardworking, and with the help of his friend, John Trewhella, he starts his own business. However, David's success is threatened by his love for a wealthy woman named Grace Trewhella, who is also John's sister. The novel explores themes of class, ambition, love, and betrayal, and provides a vivid portrayal of life in Cornwall in the late 19th century. Despite its age, the book remains a classic of Cornish literature and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of this unique part of England.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: 1166589536
• ISBN13: 9781166589530
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"