The Man About Town V1-2 (1839)

By Cornelius Webbe

Book Overview

The Man About Town V1-2 is a two-volume novel written by Cornelius Webbe and originally published in 1839. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Charles, who is described as a ""man about town"" due to his social status and active social life in London. Charles is a charming and charismatic character, but also somewhat reckless and prone to getting into trouble.Throughout the novel, Charles finds himself embroiled in various romantic entanglements, often with women who are already married or engaged to other men. He also becomes involved in a number of gambling schemes and other shady dealings, which eventually lead to his downfall.Despite his flaws, Charles is a sympathetic character who is ultimately redeemed by his love for a virtuous young woman named Emily. The novel explores themes of love, morality, and the dangers of excess and indulgence in early 19th-century society.Overall, The Man About Town V1-2 is a lively and entertaining novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural milieu of Regency-era London.In Two Volumes.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: 1165128039
• ISBN13: 9781165128037
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 442 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"