Richard Hurdis, Volume 1 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419144806)

Richard Hurdis V1 is a novel written by William Gilmore Simms. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of Richard Hurdis, a young man from the South who is determined to make a name for himself in the world. Hurdis is a complex character, driven by ambition and a desire to succeed, but also struggling with personal demons and a sense of insecurity.The novel explores themes of love, friendship, betrayal, and the pursuit of power and wealth. Along the way, Hurdis encounters a variety of characters, including his childhood friend, the beautiful and ambitious Caroline, and his rival, the wealthy and influential Colonel Berkeley.As Hurdis navigates the challenges of his life, he must confront his own flaws and weaknesses, and ultimately decide what kind of person he wants to be. The novel is a compelling portrait of a young man's journey to self-discovery and self-improvement, set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society in the early years of the American Republic.""I would be unwilling to believe, and am quite as unwilling to hear, any thing which could be prejudicial to the good name of any of your family, your brother or yourself. I have loved them all too long, and too truly, Richard, to find pleasure in any thing which spoke against their worth. I should be not less unwilling, Richard, to think that you could say anything, which did not merit and command belief. I might think you guilty of error, never of falsehood.""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.

Author: William Gilmore Simms
ISBN-10: 1419144804
ISBN-13: 9781419144806
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 164
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 9.22h x 7.46w x 0.39d