In This Present World is a novel written by George Hodges and published in 1897. The story follows the life of a young man named John Ward, who is struggling to find his place in the world. John is the son of a wealthy businessman and has been raised in a privileged environment. However, he is not content with his life and feels a sense of emptiness.John decides to leave his comfortable life behind and embark on a journey of self-discovery. He travels...