Rodolphus: A Franconia Story is a novel written by Jacob Abbott and published in 1852. The story is set in the region of Franconia in Germany during the 17th century. The main character, Rodolphus, is a young man who is orphaned at a young age and is taken in by his uncle, a wealthy merchant. Rodolphus is a bright and ambitious young man who dreams of making a name for himself in the world. He is determined to become a successful merchant like his...