St. Philip's

By Miriam Coles 1834-1925 Harris and Miriam Coles Harris

Book Overview

St. Philip's is a novel written by Miriam Coles Harris. It tells the story of a young boy named Philip, who is orphaned at a young age and taken in by his wealthy uncle, Mr. John Thornton. Philip grows up in a privileged environment and is expected to follow in his uncle's footsteps and become a successful businessman. However, Philip has a kind and compassionate nature, which sets him apart from his uncle and his peers.As Philip grows older, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the materialistic world around him and begins to question his place in it. He becomes drawn to the teachings of the Christian faith and decides to dedicate his life to serving others. This decision puts him at odds with his uncle and his peers, who see his actions as foolish and naive.Despite the challenges he faces, Philip remains committed to his beliefs and works tirelessly to help those in need. Along the way, he encounters a cast of characters, including a young girl named Lucy, who becomes his closest confidant and supporter.St. Philip's is a heartwarming and inspiring tale of one young man's journey to find his place in the world and make a difference in the lives of those around him. It is a timeless story of faith, compassion, and the power of one person to make a difference.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: 1163787760
• ISBN13: 9781163787762
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"