The Strange Adventures Of A Phaeton

By William Black

Book Overview

The Strange Adventures Of A Phaeton is a novel written by William Black. The book follows the story of a young man named Frank Churchill who inherits a fortune and decides to purchase a phaeton, a type of carriage popular in the 19th century. Frank sets out on a journey across Scotland with his friend, Harry Musgrave, and his sister, Isabel. Along the way, they encounter a number of strange and mysterious characters, including a beautiful young woman named Maida Ashleigh, who captures Frank's heart.As they travel through the Scottish countryside, Frank and his companions find themselves embroiled in a series of dangerous and thrilling adventures. They encounter highwaymen, smugglers, and even a group of gypsies. Along the way, Frank learns valuable lessons about love, loyalty, and the true meaning of friendship.The Strange Adventures Of A Phaeton is a classic adventure novel that is sure to captivate readers with its vivid descriptions of 19th-century Scotland, its colorful characters, and its thrilling plot. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and adventure stories.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: 1428630058
• ISBN13: 9781428630055
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 484 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"