Rising Fortunes: The Story Of A Man's Beginnings (1899)

By John Oxenham

Book Overview

Rising Fortunes: The Story Of A Man�������s Beginnings (1899) is a novel written by John Oxenham that tells the story of a man named John Walden, who rises from humble beginnings to become a successful businessman. The novel is set in the late 19th century and follows John as he navigates the challenges of life in Victorian England, including poverty, social class barriers, and the struggle to succeed in a competitive business world.The novel begins with John as a young boy living in poverty with his mother and sister. Despite his difficult circumstances, John is determined to succeed and works hard to improve his situation. He eventually finds work in a factory and begins to climb the ranks, earning promotions and gaining valuable experience.As John's career progresses, he faces new challenges and obstacles, including difficult business deals, personal setbacks, and the pressure to conform to societal expectations. However, he remains determined to succeed and eventually becomes a successful businessman, earning the respect and admiration of his peers.Throughout the novel, John's character is shaped by his experiences and the people he meets along the way, including his mentor, Mr. Farraday, and his love interest, Alice. The novel explores themes of perseverance, ambition, and the power of hard work and determination.Overall, Rising Fortunes: The Story Of A Man�������s Beginnings is a compelling novel that offers a glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of life in Victorian England. It is a timeless tale of perseverance and the pursuit of success that is sure to resonate with readers of all ages.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: 1437114903
• ISBN13: 9781437114904
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"