The Adventures Of Philip

Author : William Makepeace Thackeray
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1868
Category : English fiction
ISBN : HARVARD:HW3E0K

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Philip Firmin, son of Dr. Brand Firmin and of Lord Ringwood's wealthy niece, has been left a fortune at the death of his mother. He discovers that his father is being blackmailed by Tufton Hunt, a clergyman who once performed a sham marriage ceremony between Brandon and Caroline Gann (as related in A Shabby Genteel Story). Hunt now claims that the marriage was in fact valid, and urges Caroline to assert her rights and disinherit Philip by proving him illegitimate. Caroline, who is now working as a nurse and in this capacity has brought Philip through a serious illness, refuses to do this. Dr Firmin loses Philip's money and his own through unwise speculation and flees to America, and Philip's fiancée Agnes Twysden renounces him in favour of a wealthier rival. Philip now meets General Baynes, one of the trustees of his lost fortune, and falls in love with the General's daughter Charlotte. He marries her, in the teeth of her mother's opposition, and struggles to support her by becoming a journalist. His troubles are ended when the lost will of his great-uncle, Lord Ringwood, is discovered, and he is found to be the heir to the old man's riches.

Author : William Makepeace Thackeray
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2009-06-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1434456307

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The Adventures of Philip on His Way through the World, Showing Who Robbed Him, Who Helped Him, and Who Passed Him By. (To Which is now prefixed "A Shabby Genteel Story.") Illustrations by Frederick Walker.

Author : William Makepeace Thackeray
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1878
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:833626047

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Author : William Makepeace Thackeray
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1899
Category : Electronic
ISBN : LCCN:00000536

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The adventures of Philip by William Makepeace Thackeray Pdf

Author : Philip Pullman
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781338166590

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The Adventures of John Blake by Philip Pullman Pdf

An unforgettable graphic novel of time travel and adventure on the high seas from the #1 international bestselling author of the His Dark Materials series. Trapped in the mists of time by a terrible research experiment gone wrong, John Blake and his mysterious ship are doomed to sail between the centuries, searching for a way home. In the ocean of the modern day, John rescues a shipwrecked young girl his own age, Serena, and promises to help. But returning Serena to her own time means traveling to the one place where the ship is in most danger of destruction. The all-powerful Dahlberg Corporation has an ambitious leader with plans far greater and more terrible than anyone has realized, and he is hot on their trail. For only John, Serena, and the crew know Dahlberg’s true intentions, and only they have the power to stop him from bending the world to his will . . . Praise for The Adventures of John Blake “With obvious affection for Tintin, Pullman threads this complicated skein of plot with customary measures of awe and menace . . . he proves an expert visual storyteller. Fordham animates with characters who have the detail and agility of a Studio Ghibli cast . . . Anything new from Pullman is big news, and his first original graphic novel won’t disappoint.” —Booklist, starred review “The various plot threads coalesce into a powerful tale, with the artwork creating a soaring, cinematic feel. A modern seafaring epic, highly recommended for all Pullman and fantasy fans and more than worthy of its author’s oeuvre.” —School Library Journal, starred review “Purloined technology, time travelers, ghost ships, and deception converge in this graphic page-turner . . . A richly imagined high-octane thriller.” —Kirkus Reviews “The graphic novel format lets Pullman’s . . . dialogue shine, and Fordham’s lucid panels are strong, legible, and charged with energy.” —Publishers Weekly

Author : W.M. Thackeray
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783752502763

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Reprint of the original, first published in 1869.

Author : William M. Thackeray
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1884
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:258637748

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The Adventures of Philip, Vol. 1 by William M. Thackeray Pdf

Author : William Makepeace Thackeray
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 688 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1883
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015063760618

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Author : William Makepeace Thackeray
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1899
Category : Electronic
ISBN : CUB:U183039341158

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Author : William Makepeace Thackeray
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 643 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:21585920

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The Adventures of Philip on His Way Through the World by William Makepeace Thackeray Pdf

Author : W. M. Thackeray
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0267629133

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The Adventures of Philip on His Way Through the World by W. M. Thackeray Pdf

Excerpt from The Adventures of Philip on His Way Through the World: Showing Who Robbed Him, Who Helped Him, and Who Passed Him By When the Shabby Genteel Story was first reprinted with other Stories and Sketches by Mr. Thackeray, collected together under the title of Miscellanies, the following note was appended to it: It was my intention to complete the little story, of which only the first part is here written. Perhaps novel-readers will understand, even from the above chapters, what was to ensue. Caroline was to be disowned and deserted by her Wicked husband: that abandoned man was to marry somebody else: hence. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : William Makepeace Thackeray
Publisher : Franklin Classics Trade Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0344467368

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The Adventures of Philip on His Way Through the World by William Makepeace Thackeray Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : William Makepeace Thackeray
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1878
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:833626064

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Author : William M. Thackeray
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1884
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:258637829

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The Adventures of Philip, Vol. 2 by William M. Thackeray Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-14
Category : History
ISBN : 037166361X

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