Against Time (1870)

Against Time (1870)

Alexander Innes Shand

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781120140821
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Against Time is a novel written by Alexander Innes Shand and published in 1870. The story follows the life of a young man named Arthur, who is determined to make a name for himself in the world of business. He is ambitious, hardworking, and has a clear vision of what he wants to achieve.However, Arthur’s life takes a turn when he falls in love with a woman named Edith. She is beautiful, intelligent, and kind, but she comes from a different social class than Arthur. Despite the challenges they face, Arthur is determined to win her heart and make her his wife.As Arthur’s career takes off, he becomes increasingly consumed by his work and the pressure to succeed. He finds himself constantly racing against time, trying to stay ahead of his competitors and make a name for himself. But as he becomes more successful, he realizes that he has lost sight of what truly matters in life.Against Time is a gripping tale of ambition, love, and the struggle to find balance in a fast-paced world. It is a timeless story that explores the universal themes of success, sacrifice, and the pursuit of happiness.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.

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