The Crooked Elm: Or Life By The Wayside (1858)

By Thomas W. Higgins

Book Overview

The Crooked Elm: Or Life By The Wayside is a novel written by Thomas W. Higgins and originally published in 1858. The book tells the story of a young man named Ned, who grows up in a small village in rural England. Ned is a dreamer who longs for adventure and excitement, but he is also a realist who understands the limitations of his life.As Ned grows older, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the narrow-mindedness and provincialism of his community. He begins to question the values and beliefs that have been instilled in him since childhood, and he sets out on a journey to discover the truth about himself and the world around him.Along the way, Ned encounters a colorful cast of characters, including a wise old man, a beautiful and mysterious woman, and a group of rough-and-tumble sailors. He also experiences love, loss, and betrayal, and he learns valuable lessons about friendship, loyalty, and the importance of following one's own path in life.The Crooked Elm is a classic coming-of-age story that explores themes of identity, self-discovery, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. It is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today, more than 150 years after it was first published.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: 1164200666
• ISBN13: 9781164200666
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"