Swift And Sure

Swift And Sure

Alfred Elwes

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104380120
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''Swift and Sure: Or The Career of Two Brothers'' is a novel written by Alfred Elwes and originally published in 1873. The story follows the lives of two brothers, Frank and Harry, who come from a wealthy family and are determined to make their mark on the world. Frank is a hardworking and ambitious young man who strives to succeed in business, while Harry is more carefree and enjoys the pleasures of life. As they navigate their way through the challenges of adulthood, the brothers face difficult decisions and must learn to balance their personal and professional lives. The novel explores themes of ambition, family, love, and the pursuit of success. With its engaging characters and compelling storyline, ''Swift and Sure'' is a timeless tale of brotherhood and the pursuit of the American Dream.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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