The Adventures of Hugh Trevor

By Thomas Holcroft

Book Overview

The Adventures of Hugh Trevor is a novel written by Thomas Holcroft, first published in 1794. The book follows the life of the titular character, Hugh Trevor, as he navigates the challenges and adventures of 18th century England.Hugh Trevor is a young man of humble origins who rises through the ranks of society through his intelligence and hard work. He becomes a lawyer and eventually a member of parliament, but his success is not without its setbacks. Hugh faces many obstacles, including political intrigue, romantic entanglements, and personal tragedies.Throughout the book, Holcroft explores themes of class, ambition, and morality. He also provides a vivid portrayal of life in 18th century England, with its social hierarchies, political upheavals, and cultural norms.The Adventures of Hugh Trevor is a classic work of English literature that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Georgian England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, political intrigue, or the development of the English novel.Again the ghost of Turl haunted me. Not with terror No: I had prepared a charm, that could arrest or exorcise the evil spirit. Let him but fairly meet me on this ground and I would hurl defiance at him.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116145599X
• ISBN13: 9781161455991
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 516 Pages
• Weight: 2.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.0" x 10.0"