The Long Road (1907)

The Long Road is a novel written by John Oxenham and published in 1907. The story follows the life of a young man named Dick Mercer as he navigates the challenges of growing up in rural England at the turn of the 20th century. Dick is a bright and ambitious young man, but he is also restless and eager to explore the wider world beyond his small village.As the novel unfolds, Dick embarks on a journey that takes him from his home in the countryside to the bustling streets of London, where he finds work as a clerk in a law firm. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a kindly old bookseller, a mysterious and enigmatic woman, and a group of bohemian artists who challenge his assumptions about life and love.Throughout his journey, Dick struggles to reconcile his desire for adventure and romance with his sense of duty and responsibility to his family and community. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about the importance of hard work, perseverance, and the power of love and friendship to sustain us through life's challenges.Written in a lyrical and evocative style, The Long Road is a timeless coming-of-age story that explores themes of identity, self-discovery, and the search for meaning and purpose in life. It is a poignant and inspiring tale that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds.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.