Gideon Giles

Gideon Giles: The Roper is a novel written by Thomas Miller and originally published in 1841. The story follows the life of Gideon Giles, a young man who becomes a ropemaker in the small town of Bolton in Lancashire, England. Gideon is a hardworking and honest man who is determined to succeed in his chosen profession. However, he faces many challenges along the way, including competition from other rope makers, financial difficulties, and personal tragedies. Despite these obstacles, Gideon perseveres and ultimately achieves success in his career. Along the way, he also finds love and forms lasting friendships with other members of his community. The novel provides a vivid portrayal of life in rural England during the early 19th century, and explores themes such as hard work, perseverance, love, and the importance of community. Overall, Gideon Giles: The Roper is a heartwarming and inspiring story of one man's journey to achieve his dreams and find happiness in life.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.