A Modern Dick Whittington (1892)

By James Payn

Book Overview

A Modern Dick Whittington is a novel written by James Payn and published in 1892. The story is a modern adaptation of the classic fairy tale of Dick Whittington, set in the bustling city of London in the late 19th century. The protagonist, Dick, is a young man from a poor background who dreams of making his fortune in the big city. Through a series of lucky coincidences and chance encounters, Dick rises to success and becomes a wealthy businessman. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful young woman named Alice, who becomes his love interest. However, Dick's success is not without its challenges, as he must navigate the cutthroat world of business and deal with jealous rivals who seek to bring him down. Ultimately, the novel is a tale of perseverance, ambition, and the power of hard work to overcome adversity.Two Volumes In One.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: 1120123771
• ISBN13: 9781120123770
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 564 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"