c1897 John Halifax, Gentleman by Miss Mulock Antiquarian British Literature Book

c1897 John Halifax, Gentleman by Miss Mulock Antiquarian British Literature BookJohn Halifax, GentlemanBy Miss MulockPublished by Thomas Y. Crowell & Co Publishers: New York c1897 (copyright date)"Dinah Maria Craik, 1826 - 1887 (often credited as Miss Mulock or Mrs. Craik) was an English novelist and poet. She is best remembered for her novel, John Halifax, Gentleman, (first published 1856) which presents the mid-Victorian ideals of English middle-class life."Light wear and a few marks to covers with heavy sun fading to spine as shown. Lacks front blank endpaper. No inscriptions present. A few age spots here and there otherwise pages clean and well presented. Inside hinge split however binding solid with no loose pages. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.Size 19cm x 13cm x 3cm - 540 Pages

c1897 John Hal ifax, Gentleman by Miss Mulock Antiquarian British Literature Book

John Halifax, Gentleman

By Miss Mulock

Published by Thomas Y. Crowell & Co Publishers: New York c1897 (copyright date)

"John Halifax, Gentleman by Miss Dinah Maria Mulock (Thomas Y. Crowell & Co., c.1897) is a classic Victorian novel celebrating integrity, perseverance, and moral fortitude. Set in early 19th-century England, it follows the life of John Halifax, an orphan of humble birth who rises through honesty and hard work to become a respected industrialist and model of virtue. The story is narrated by his lifelong friend, the physically frail yet spiritually perceptive Phineas Fletcher, whose devotion and quiet insight frame Halifax's transformation from impoverished apprentice to a gentleman in the truest moral sense. Through domestic trials, romantic devotion, and class conflict, Mulock crafts a sentimental yet profoundly moral tale extolling the ideals of self-reliance and Christian virtue.

More than a story of personal success, the novel reflects the moral optimism of Victorian England and its faith in individual worth over social position. Its warmth, sincerity, and moral clarity made it one of the most beloved novels of its era, frequently reprinted throughout the 19th century. This edition, published by Thomas Y. Crowell & Co., captures the enduring charm of a work that continues to resonate with readers who value virtue, perseverance, and the triumph of good character. It would appeal to admirers of Victorian moral fiction, collectors of Crowell's fine 19th-century bindings, and readers drawn to uplifting tales of humble heroism."