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THE DOMINIE?S SON IBD

KESSINGER PUBLISHING, LLC
11 / 2009
9781120744173
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Sinopsis

The Dominie?s Son is a novel written by John Hilton Jones, first published in 1874. The story revolves around the life of the protagonist, Johnnie Armstrong, who is the son of a Scottish schoolmaster, also known as a Dominie. The novel is set in the mid-19th century and explores the themes of family, education, and social class.Johnnie is a bright and ambitious young man who dreams of a better life than his father?s humble profession can offer. He is determined to pursue his education and rise above his social status. However, his father?s strict and traditional ways often clash with Johnnie?s aspirations, causing tension between them.The novel follows Johnnie?s journey as he navigates the challenges of growing up in a small Scottish town, dealing with his father?s expectations, and pursuing his dreams. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including his love interest, Jessie, and a wealthy landowner, Mr. Laidlaw.As the story unfolds, Johnnie faces a series of setbacks and obstacles, but his determination and resilience help him overcome them. The novel ultimately explores the themes of self-discovery, perseverance, and the importance of education in shaping one?s future.Overall, The Dominie?s Son is a classic coming-of-age story that offers a glimpse into life in 19th century Scotland. It is a timeless tale of ambition, family, and the pursuit of one?s dreams.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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