The Making Of An Englishman (1914)

By Walter Lionel George

Book Overview

The Making Of An Englishman is a novel written by George W. L. in 1914. The book follows the life of a young man named Richard, who is born and raised in England. Richard's father is a wealthy businessman, and his mother is a socialite who dreams of her son becoming a gentleman.As Richard grows up, he struggles to find his place in society. He is not interested in his father's business and does not share his mother's love for the high society lifestyle. Instead, Richard is drawn to nature and the simple life.Despite his differences with his family, Richard is determined to become a true Englishman. He studies the history and traditions of England, learns to hunt and fish, and becomes an expert on the countryside. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Alice, who shares his love for the outdoors.The Making Of An Englishman is a story about identity, tradition, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. It is a classic novel that captures the spirit of England at the turn of the 20th century.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: 1164104101
• ISBN13: 9781164104100
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 434 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"