Through John's Eyes (1921)

by Huntly Robertson

Book Overview

Through John's Eyes is a novel written by Huntly Robertson and first published in 1921. The story is set in the early 1900s and follows the life of John, a young man from a working-class family in Scotland. The novel is written in the first person, with John as the narrator, and it explores his experiences as he navigates his way through life.The book begins with John as a young boy, growing up in poverty in the tenements of Glasgow. Despite his difficult upbringing, John is a bright and curious child who is determined to make something of himself. As he grows older, he becomes increasingly aware of the injustices and inequalities in the world around him, and he begins to question the social and economic systems that keep people like him in poverty.As John reaches adulthood, he moves to London in search of a better life. There, he becomes involved in the socialist movement and begins to work as a journalist, writing about the struggles of the working class. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Mary, who shares his passion for social justice.Through John's Eyes is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of poverty, inequality, and social justice. It offers a vivid and compelling portrait of life in early 20th century Scotland and England, and it provides a window into the struggles and aspirations of working-class people during this time period. Overall, Through John's Eyes is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of social movements and the fight for justice and equality.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: 1104415240
• ISBN13: 9781104415242
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"