Dick Darlington: At Home And Abroad (1881)

By Alfred H. Engelbach

Book Overview

Dick Darlington: At Home and Abroad is a novel written by Alfred H. Engelbach and was first published in 1881. The book is a coming-of-age story that follows the life of the titular character, Dick Darlington. The story is set in the late 19th century and takes place in both England and abroad.Dick Darlington is a young man who is born into a wealthy family in England. He is educated at Oxford University and goes on to travel extensively throughout Europe and the Middle East. Throughout his travels, he encounters a variety of people and experiences that shape his worldview and help him to mature into a responsible adult.The novel explores themes of love, friendship, family, and personal growth. It also touches on issues such as social class, religion, and politics. The story is engaging and well-written, with vivid descriptions of the various locations that Dick visits.Overall, Dick Darlington: At Home and Abroad is a classic novel that provides an insightful look into the life of a young man navigating his way through the world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in coming-of-age stories or 19th-century literature.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: 1120189128
• ISBN13: 9781120189127
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"