Hoodman Grey Christian (1908)

By David Raeburn

Book Overview

Hoodman Grey Christian is a novel written by David Raeburn and first published in 1908. The story is set in the Scottish countryside and follows the life of a young man named Hoodman Grey Christian. Hoodman is the son of a poor farmer and dreams of a better life. He is intelligent and hardworking, but his ambitions are hindered by his humble background. Despite his circumstances, Hoodman is determined to make something of himself and sets out to pursue his dreams. He meets a wealthy landowner named Sir James, who takes him under his wing and offers him a job as his personal assistant. With Sir James' help, Hoodman is able to rise above his humble beginnings and become a successful businessman. However, as Hoodman's fortunes rise, he becomes increasingly distant from his family and friends. He is consumed by his ambition and driven by a desire for wealth and power. Along the way, he encounters various challenges and obstacles, including a romantic entanglement with Sir James' daughter, that threaten to derail his success. Hoodman Grey Christian is a classic tale of ambition, love, and betrayal. It explores themes of social class, wealth, and power, and offers a vivid portrait of life in rural Scotland at the turn of the century.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: 1166605272
• ISBN13: 9781166605278
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"