John Godfrey's Fortunes Related By Himself

""John Godfrey�������s Fortunes Related By Himself: A Story Of American Life"" is a novel written by Bayard Taylor. The book tells the story of John Godfrey, a young man who leaves his rural home in Pennsylvania to seek his fortune in the big city of Philadelphia. The novel follows John as he navigates the ups and downs of life in the city, from his struggles to find work to his romantic entanglements. Along the way, John encounters a variety of colorful characters, including a wealthy businessman, a corrupt politician, and a group of bohemian artists. Through it all, John remains determined to succeed and to make a name for himself in the world. The novel is a vivid portrayal of life in 19th-century America, with its social and economic upheavals, its cultural clashes, and its opportunities for self-made success.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.