Philbrick Howell: A Novel (1901)

By Albert Kinross

Book Overview

Philbrick Howell: A Novel is a work of fiction written by Albert Kinross and first published in 1901. The novel follows the life of the titular character, Philbrick Howell, a young man who grows up in a small New England town in the late 19th century. Philbrick is intelligent and ambitious, and he dreams of leaving his hometown to pursue a career in business.As he grows older, Philbrick becomes increasingly disillusioned with his life in the small town. He feels trapped by the expectations of his family and community and longs for something more. Eventually, he decides to leave his hometown and move to the city to pursue his dreams.In the city, Philbrick faces many challenges as he tries to establish himself in the business world. He must navigate the cutthroat world of corporate politics and deal with the pressures of success. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a wealthy businessman who becomes his mentor and a beautiful young woman who captures his heart.The novel explores themes of ambition, success, and the pursuit of happiness. It also offers a glimpse into life in small-town New England at the turn of the 20th century. Overall, Philbrick Howell: A Novel is a compelling work of fiction that offers a thought-provoking look at the American dream.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: 1164916971
• ISBN13: 9781164916970
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"