Tom Butler's Trouble: A Cottage Story (1868)

By Charles Manby Smith

Book Overview

Tom Butler's Trouble: A Cottage Story is a novel written by Charles Manby Smith and first published in 1868. The story follows the life of Tom Butler, a young man who lives in a small cottage with his mother and sister. Tom's father has died, leaving the family struggling to make ends meet.Tom is a hardworking and honest young man, but he faces many challenges and obstacles in his life. He falls in love with a wealthy young woman, but their different social status makes their relationship difficult. Tom also has to deal with a dishonest neighbor who tries to cheat him out of his land.As Tom struggles to overcome these challenges, he learns important lessons about life, love, and the importance of hard work and perseverance. The novel is a heartwarming story that explores themes of love, family, and social class.Smith's writing is engaging and descriptive, painting a vivid picture of life in a small English village in the 19th century. The novel is a timeless classic that continues to be enjoyed by readers today.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: 1104416506
• ISBN13: 9781104416508
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"