The Making Of Christopher Ferringham (1901)

By Beulah Marie Dix

Book Overview

The Making of Christopher Ferringham is a novel written by Beulah Marie Dix and originally published in 1901. The story follows the life of Christopher Ferringham, a young man who grows up in a small town in England. Through a series of trials and tribulations, Christopher learns about the world and himself, ultimately becoming a successful and respected member of society.The novel is divided into three parts, each of which covers a different stage in Christopher's life. The first part focuses on his childhood and early adolescence, during which he is raised by his mother and grandmother. The second part follows Christopher as he moves to London to pursue his dream of becoming a writer. Here, he faces numerous challenges and setbacks, including poverty, illness, and rejection from publishers. However, he perseveres and eventually achieves success.The final part of the novel sees Christopher return to his hometown, where he becomes involved in local politics and social reform. He uses his newfound influence to improve the lives of those around him, particularly the working-class people who had once been his neighbors.Throughout the novel, Dix explores themes of perseverance, self-discovery, and social justice. She also provides a vivid depiction of life in England during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including the struggles faced by those living in poverty and the changing social and political landscape of the time.Overall, The Making of Christopher Ferringham is a compelling and insightful novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of a young man who overcomes adversity to achieve his dreams and make a positive impact on the world around him.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: 1165129450
• ISBN13: 9781165129454
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 462 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"