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That Printer of Udell's

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That Printer of Udell's is a novel written by Harold Bell Wright, first published in 1903. The story follows the life of Dick Falkner, a troubled young man who moves to the small town of Udell in search of a fresh start. There, he meets the town's printer, John Udell, who takes him under his wing and helps him turn his life around.As Dick becomes more involved in the community, he learns about the struggles and injustices faced by the town's working-class residents. He becomes passionate about social reform and begins to use his writing skills to advocate for change.The novel explores themes of redemption, social justice, and the power of community. It also provides a glimpse into small-town life in the early 20th century and the challenges faced by those living in poverty.That Printer of Udell's was a bestseller in its time and is considered a classic of American literature. It has been adapted into several films and stage productions over the years.1902. Wright, served as a minister prior to beginning his artistic and writing career. This is the book that young Ronal Reagan read when he was 11 years old and promptly decided that he wanted to become an evangelical Christian, informing his Mother that he wanted to be baptized. Reagan obviously identified with the protagonist of this story who like Reagan was the son of an alcoholic father and who through the power of faith became a better man. Dick Falkner came to Boyd City to land a job. But everyone in the bustling mining town refused Dick. Everyone, that is, except George Udell, a printer who took pity on him. In the end, Dick and George confess their sins and profess faith in Christ and the book concludes with his marching off to Washington to assume a political career. Ring a bell? See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781417934478
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 356
  • Udgivet:
  • 1. april 2005
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x21x229 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 578 g.
  • 8-11 hverdage.
  • 10. december 2024
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That Printer of Udell's is a novel written by Harold Bell Wright, first published in 1903. The story follows the life of Dick Falkner, a troubled young man who moves to the small town of Udell in search of a fresh start. There, he meets the town's printer, John Udell, who takes him under his wing and helps him turn his life around.As Dick becomes more involved in the community, he learns about the struggles and injustices faced by the town's working-class residents. He becomes passionate about social reform and begins to use his writing skills to advocate for change.The novel explores themes of redemption, social justice, and the power of community. It also provides a glimpse into small-town life in the early 20th century and the challenges faced by those living in poverty.That Printer of Udell's was a bestseller in its time and is considered a classic of American literature. It has been adapted into several films and stage productions over the years.1902. Wright, served as a minister prior to beginning his artistic and writing career. This is the book that young Ronal Reagan read when he was 11 years old and promptly decided that he wanted to become an evangelical Christian, informing his Mother that he wanted to be baptized. Reagan obviously identified with the protagonist of this story who like Reagan was the son of an alcoholic father and who through the power of faith became a better man. Dick Falkner came to Boyd City to land a job. But everyone in the bustling mining town refused Dick. Everyone, that is, except George Udell, a printer who took pity on him. In the end, Dick and George confess their sins and profess faith in Christ and the book concludes with his marching off to Washington to assume a political career. Ring a bell? See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

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