The Minority

The Minority is a novel written by Frederick Trevor Hill and published in 1902. The story follows the life of a young man named Stephen Meredyth, who is part of a wealthy and influential family in New York City. Despite his privileged upbringing, Stephen feels like an outsider in his own family and struggles to find his place in the world.As the title suggests, Stephen is part of a minority group within his family, as he is the only one who is interested in pursuing a career in the arts instead of business. This puts him at odds with his father and siblings, who see his artistic pursuits as frivolous and a waste of time.Throughout the novel, Stephen faces numerous challenges as he tries to pursue his dreams and find his place in the world. He falls in love with a woman who is already engaged to someone else, and he struggles to make a name for himself in the competitive world of art.Despite the many obstacles he faces, Stephen remains determined to follow his heart and live life on his own terms. The novel explores themes of identity, family, and the pursuit of happiness, and offers a poignant look at the struggles faced by those who do not fit neatly into society's expectations.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.