The Great Slighted Fortune (1878)

By John Dempster Bell

Book Overview

The Great Slighted Fortune is a novel written by John Dempster Bell and published in 1878. The story follows the life of a young man named Richard, who is born into a wealthy family. Despite his family's wealth, Richard is constantly overlooked and slighted by his parents and siblings, who favor his older brother.As he grows older, Richard becomes determined to prove himself and make his own way in the world. He sets out on a journey of self-discovery, traveling to different parts of the world and encountering a variety of people and experiences.Along the way, Richard faces many challenges and obstacles, but he never gives up. He eventually finds success and happiness, but not before learning some important lessons about life, love, and the true meaning of wealth.The Great Slighted Fortune is a classic tale of ambition, perseverance, and the power of the human spirit. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today, more than a century 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: 1120761611
• ISBN13: 9781120761613
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 466 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"