Master Alfred Seymour

By Mary Martha Sherwood

Book Overview

Master Alfred Seymour is a novel written by Mary Martha Sherwood. The book tells the story of a young boy named Alfred Seymour who is sent to live with his uncle after his father passes away. Alfred's uncle is a wealthy and successful businessman who takes Alfred under his wing and teaches him the ways of the world. As Alfred grows up, he becomes more and more like his uncle, both in his business acumen and his moral character. However, Alfred's success and ambition come at a cost, and he begins to neglect his family and friends in pursuit of his own goals. Throughout the novel, Alfred must grapple with the consequences of his actions and learn to balance his personal and professional lives. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and setbacks, but ultimately emerges as a wiser and more compassionate person. Master Alfred Seymour is a story about the importance of hard work, perseverance, and integrity, as well as the dangers of losing sight of what truly matters in life. It is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers of all ages.Alfred had lingered longer at the shop than he had intended to do; and he now had another affair to settle before he went home. There was a youth called William, of about fifteen or sixteen years of age, who served in the mill, and was a nephew of the miller, and Alfred wanted to see him, and to consult with him respecting the piece of disobedience on which he had resolved.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: 1162673125
• ISBN13: 9781162673127
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"