Walter Campbell: Or The Chorister's Reward (1877)

By H. W. Preston

Book Overview

Walter Campbell: Or The Chorister�������s Reward is a novel written by H.W. Preston and first published in 1877. The story follows the life of Walter Campbell, a young boy with an exceptional voice who becomes a chorister in a local church. Through his dedication and hard work, Walter rises to become the lead chorister and catches the attention of a wealthy benefactor who offers to pay for his education at a prestigious music school in London.As Walter navigates his new life in the big city, he faces numerous challenges, including financial difficulties, homesickness, and the temptation to abandon his values and principles in order to achieve success. With the help of his friends and mentors, however, Walter perseveres and ultimately finds both professional and personal fulfillment.The novel explores themes of perseverance, faith, and the importance of staying true to oneself in the face of adversity. It also provides a glimpse into the world of Victorian-era music and the challenges faced by aspiring musicians of the time.Overall, Walter Campbell: Or The Chorister�������s Reward is a heartwarming tale of a young boy�������s journey to success and self-discovery, set against the backdrop of a bygone era.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: 1167187784
• ISBN13: 9781167187780
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"