The Old Man's Home (1870)

By William Adams

Book Overview

The Old Man's Home is a novel written by William Adams and published in 1870. The story revolves around an elderly man named Mr. Warden, who has spent his entire life working hard to provide for his family. However, now that he is old and alone, he finds himself struggling to make ends meet and facing the prospect of spending his remaining years in poverty.One day, Mr. Warden receives a letter from an old friend, offering him a place in a retirement home for elderly gentlemen. At first, he is hesitant to accept the offer, but after much consideration, he decides to take the opportunity and move into the home.As he settles into his new surroundings, Mr. Warden meets a variety of interesting characters, including other residents of the home and the staff who care for them. He also begins to reflect on his life and the choices he has made, ultimately coming to a deeper understanding of himself and his place in the world.Throughout the novel, Adams explores themes of aging, loneliness, and the importance of community and connection in our lives. With its vivid characters and heartfelt storytelling, The Old Man's Home is a moving and thought-provoking work that continues to resonate with 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: 1104318393
• ISBN13: 9781104318390
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"