The Dominie's Son: A Novel (1874)

By John Hilton Jones

Book Overview

The Dominie's Son is a novel written by John Hilton Jones and published in 1874. The story revolves around the life of the protagonist, David Elginbrod, who is the son of a Scottish schoolmaster, also known as a Dominie. David is a young man with a strong sense of morality and a desire to make a positive impact on the world around him.The novel is set in the mid-19th century and explores themes of social class, education, and religion. David's father is a deeply religious man who has instilled in his son a strong sense of faith and a desire to help others. Despite his humble background, David is determined to receive a good education and make something of himself.As the story progresses, David faces a number of challenges and obstacles, including financial difficulties, family conflicts, and romantic entanglements. He also becomes involved in the political and social issues of his time, including the struggle for workers' rights and the fight against poverty and inequality.Throughout the novel, David remains steadfast in his beliefs and his commitment to making a difference in the world. The Dominie's Son is a powerful and thought-provoking story that explores the complexities of human nature and the challenges of living a meaningful life in a rapidly changing world.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: 1166985709
• ISBN13: 9781166985707
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"