In The Current (1911)

By William Bullock and William G. Hewitt

Book Overview

In The Current is a novel written by William Bullock and first published in 1911. The story is set in the early 1900s and follows the lives of two young men, John and David, who are best friends and live in a small town in England. John is a hardworking and ambitious young man who dreams of making a better life for himself and his family. David, on the other hand, is more laid-back and content with his simple life.The novel explores the themes of ambition, friendship, love, and the struggle for success. John's ambition leads him to leave his hometown and move to the city to pursue a better life. He becomes successful in his career but also faces challenges and setbacks along the way. Meanwhile, David stays behind and falls in love with a young woman named Mary. Their relationship is put to the test when John returns to town and becomes interested in Mary as well.As the story unfolds, the characters are forced to confront their own desires and priorities, and make difficult decisions about their futures. The novel is a poignant and insightful portrayal of life in early 20th century England, and the challenges faced by those who sought to rise above their circumstances.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: 1164176161
• ISBN13: 9781164176169
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"