The Long Road (1907)

By John Oxenham

Book Overview

The Long Road is a novel written by John Oxenham and was published in 1907. The story is about a young man named Dick Mercer who is forced to leave his home and family in England and start a new life in South Africa. He faces many challenges along the way, including illness, poverty, and discrimination. However, he is determined to succeed and eventually becomes a successful businessman. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with a young woman named Muriel, but their relationship is complicated by their different social backgrounds. The novel is a tale of perseverance, love, and the struggle to overcome adversity. It is also a reflection on the social and economic issues of the time, particularly the challenges faced by those who emigrated to South Africa in search of a better life. Overall, The Long Road is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of those who sought to build a new life in a foreign land.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: 1437320597
• ISBN13: 9781437320596
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"