On Two Strings (1894)

By Norman Rowland Gale

Book Overview

On Two Strings is a novel written by Norman Gale and published in 1894. The story follows the life of a young boy named Dick who is an orphan and lives in poverty with his grandfather. Despite his difficult circumstances, Dick has a passion for music and is a talented violinist. He dreams of becoming a famous musician and playing in front of large audiences.One day, Dick meets a wealthy woman named Mrs. Jocelyn who recognizes his talent and offers to sponsor his musical education. With her help, Dick is able to attend a prestigious music school and receives the training he needs to become a professional musician.However, as he becomes more successful, Dick begins to feel torn between his love for music and his loyalty to his grandfather, who disapproves of his career choice. He must navigate the challenges of balancing his passion with his family obligations and make difficult decisions about his future.Through Dick's journey, the novel explores themes of ambition, family, and the pursuit of one's dreams. It is a heartwarming tale that celebrates the power of music and the resilience of the human spirit.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: 1120333822
• ISBN13: 9781120333827
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"