Sir Andrew Wylie Of That Ilk V1 (1822)

By John Galt

Book Overview

""Sir Andrew Wylie Of That Ilk V1"" is a novel written by John Galt and published in 1822. The story revolves around the life of Sir Andrew Wylie, a young Scottish man who is determined to make his way in the world. Despite his humble beginnings, Sir Andrew is ambitious and hardworking, and he soon rises to become a successful merchant in Glasgow. Along the way, he encounters a variety of colorful characters, including his mentor, the wealthy Mr. Micklewham, and the beautiful and mysterious Miss Vernon. As Sir Andrew navigates the challenges and opportunities of his business and personal life, he must also confront the darker side of his own nature, including his greed and his tendency to manipulate those around him. Through it all, Galt weaves a complex and engaging tale that explores themes of ambition, class, and morality in early 19th-century Scotland.In Three Volumes.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: 1437122957
• ISBN13: 9781437122954
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"