The Adventures Of A Bric-A-Brac Hunter (1868)

By Herbert Byng Hall

Book Overview

The Adventures Of A Bric-A-Brac Hunter is a novel written by Herbert Byng Hall and originally published in 1868. The story follows the adventures of the protagonist, a young man named Harry, who becomes obsessed with collecting antiques and curiosities, known as bric-a-brac. Harry travels across Europe in search of rare and valuable items, encountering a variety of interesting characters and experiencing thrilling adventures along the way. He becomes embroiled in a series of mysteries and intrigues, including a stolen painting and a missing diamond, which he must solve in order to acquire the elusive bric-a-brac he seeks.The novel is a fascinating exploration of the world of antique collecting and the thrill of the hunt for rare and valuable objects. It is also a charming portrait of the Victorian era, with its manners, customs, and social hierarchies. Overall, The Adventures Of A Bric-A-Brac Hunter is a delightful read for anyone interested in antiques, history, or adventure stories set in the 19th century.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: 1437082726
• ISBN13: 9781437082722
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"