The Young Master Of Hyson Hall (1900)

By Frank R. Stockton, Virginia H Davisson, Charles H Stephens

Book Overview

The Young Master of Hyson Hall is a novel written by Frank Richard Stockton and first published in 1900. The story revolves around the life of a young boy named Jack, who is the heir to the Hyson Hall estate. Jack's father dies when he is just a baby, leaving him in the care of his mother and his uncle, who is also the steward of the estate.As Jack grows up, he becomes increasingly interested in the history of the estate and the stories of his ancestors. He also becomes close friends with the daughter of a neighboring farmer, who shares his love of adventure and exploration. Together, they explore the surrounding countryside and uncover hidden secrets about the estate.However, Jack's idyllic childhood is threatened when his uncle is accused of embezzlement and is forced to flee the country. Jack's mother is left to manage the estate, but she is ill-equipped to deal with the financial and legal challenges that arise. Jack must step up and take on the responsibilities of running the estate, while also trying to clear his uncle's name and uncover the truth about the embezzlement.The Young Master of Hyson Hall is a charming and engaging novel that explores themes of loyalty, friendship, and responsibility. It is a classic coming-of-age story that will appeal to readers of all ages.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: 116515501X
• ISBN13: 9781165155019
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"