Henry Langdon: A Tale (1846)

Henry Langdon: A Tale is a novel written by Louisa Payson Hopkins and published in 1846. The story follows the life of the eponymous character, Henry Langdon, a young man from a wealthy family who struggles to find his place in the world. Henry is torn between his desire to live a life of luxury and his growing sense of responsibility towards his fellow man. As he navigates the challenges of adulthood, Henry must confront his own flaws and weaknesses in order to find true happiness and fulfillment. Along the way, he encounters a cast of memorable characters, including the kind-hearted and wise old Dr. Franklin, the spirited and independent Mary, and the conniving and manipulative Mr. Wilmot. Through it all, Henry learns valuable lessons about love, friendship, and the importance of living a life of purpose and meaning. With its engaging plot, richly drawn characters, and timeless themes, Henry Langdon: A Tale remains a classic of American literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the human condition.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.