The Fortunes of Albert Travers: A Tale of the Eighteenth Century (1887)

The Fortunes of Albert Travers: A Tale of the Eighteenth Century is a historical novel written by Benjamin Shepherd Berrington in 1887. The story is set in the 18th century and follows the life of Albert Travers, a young man who is forced to leave his home and family in England to seek his fortune in the New World. As he embarks on his journey, Albert faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including dangerous sea voyages, treacherous business deals, and romantic entanglements. Despite these difficulties, he perseveres and eventually becomes a successful merchant and plantation owner in the American colonies. However, his newfound wealth and success come at a cost, as he must navigate the complex social and political landscape of the time, including tensions between the British and American colonists, as well as issues of slavery and class inequality. Throughout the novel, Berrington weaves a compelling tale of adventure, romance, and historical intrigue, offering readers a vivid glimpse into the world of 18th-century America. The Fortunes of Albert Travers is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its rich characters, vivid settings, and thrilling plot.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.