The Ne’Er-Do-Much (1918)

The Ne’Er-Do-Much (1918)

Eleanor Hallowell Abbott

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781120908063
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The Ne�������Er-Do-Much is a novel written by Eleanor Hallowell Abbott and published in 1918. The story is set in a small New England town and follows the life of a young man named Joel Pepper. Joel is known in the town as a �������ne�������er-do-much,������� someone who lacks ambition and is content to live a simple life.Despite his lack of motivation, Joel is a kind and gentle soul who is beloved by his family and friends. He spends his days helping out on his family�������s farm and enjoying the simple pleasures of life. However, when a wealthy young woman named Phronsie Pepper comes to town, Joel�������s life is turned upside down.Phronsie is the daughter of a wealthy businessman and has come to the town to escape the pressures of her privileged life. She is immediately drawn to Joel�������s simple way of life and the two begin a friendship that quickly turns into something more.As their relationship blossoms, Joel begins to realize that he wants more out of life than just the simple pleasures he has always known. He begins to dream of a better future for himself and for Phronsie, and he sets out to make those dreams a reality.The Ne�������Er-Do-Much is a heartwarming story about love, ambition, and the power of dreams. It is a timeless tale that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds. Abbott�������s writing is both beautiful and engaging, and she creates a vivid and memorable world in which her characters can thrive. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves a good story about the human spirit and the power of love.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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