Tried And True (1865)

by John Fordyce

Book Overview

Tried And True is a novel written by John Fordyce and published in 1865. The book tells the story of a young man named Walter Grant, who is the son of a wealthy merchant in Glasgow, Scotland. Walter is sent to London to study law, but he quickly becomes disillusioned with the profession and decides to pursue a career in journalism instead.As Walter begins to make a name for himself in the world of journalism, he meets a young woman named Edith Sinclair. Edith is the daughter of a wealthy businessman, and the two quickly fall in love. However, their relationship is threatened by the scheming of Edith's father, who disapproves of Walter's lack of wealth and social status.Despite the obstacles they face, Walter and Edith remain committed to each other and eventually marry. Along the way, they must navigate the complexities of Victorian society and overcome the prejudices of those who would keep them apart.Tried And True is a classic example of Victorian literature, with its themes of love, class, and social mobility. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th century Britain, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the period.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: 1165137550
• ISBN13: 9781165137558
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 58 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"