The Happy Exile (1898)

By Henry Dawson Lowry

Book Overview

The Happy Exile is a novel written by Henry Dawson Lowry and published in 1898. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young man named Robert Lumsden, who is forced to leave his home in England and move to Australia after being falsely accused of a crime.Robert's journey to Australia is fraught with danger and uncertainty, but he eventually arrives in the country and begins to build a new life for himself. He finds work as a sheep farmer and quickly becomes a respected member of the local community.Despite the challenges he faces, Robert remains optimistic and determined to make the most of his new life. He falls in love with a local woman named Mary and the two begin a relationship that is tested by the prejudices and social conventions of the time.Throughout the novel, Lowry explores themes of identity, belonging, and the search for happiness. The Happy Exile is a poignant and insightful portrayal of one man's journey to find his place in the world, and the challenges he faces along the way.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: 1164171704
• ISBN13: 9781164171706
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"