Ralph Luttrel's Fortunes: By Rail, By Road, And By Sea (1869)

By Robert St. John Corbet

Book Overview

Ralph Luttrel's Fortunes: By Rail, By Road, And By Sea is a novel written by Robert St. John Corbet in 1869. The story follows the adventures of the titular character, Ralph Luttrel, as he travels across different modes of transportation, including trains, roads, and ships. Ralph is a young man who inherits a large sum of money from his uncle and sets out to explore the world. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and challenges, including thieves, storms at sea, and treacherous roads. However, he also meets new friends and potential love interests, and learns valuable lessons about life and the world around him.The novel is set against the backdrop of the rapidly changing transportation industry of the 19th century, with trains and steamships revolutionizing travel and commerce. The story also touches on themes of class and social mobility, as Ralph's newfound wealth allows him to move up in society and interact with people from different backgrounds.Overall, Ralph Luttrel's Fortunes: By Rail, By Road, And By Sea is a thrilling and entertaining adventure story that captures the spirit of exploration and adventure of the time period.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: 1104896060
• ISBN13: 9781104896065
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"