The Vast Abyss by George Manville Fenn

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Author Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909
Illustrator Overend, William Heysham, 1851-1898
Title The Vast Abyss
The Story of Tom Blount, his Uncles and his Cousin Sam
Note Reading ease score: 88.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "The Vast Abyss" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows a young boy named Tom Blount, who is struggling to find his place in the world after losing both parents to an epidemic. Displaced by circumstance, Tom finds himself in a challenging environment with his unappreciative uncle and a bullying cousin, Sam. As he grapples with his new life and the challenges of legal studies, Tom is offered a glimmer of hope when another uncle invites him to join him in a more fulfilling and adventurous endeavor. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Tom Blount in a dreary office where he feels out of place and incompetent under the harsh criticism of his uncle, James Brandon. Tom's thoughts frequently drift towards memories of happier times with his parents and the boyhood adventures he yearns to reclaim. With the help of a kind clerk named Pringle, Tom endures day-to-day challenges, including the persistent torment from his cousin Sam. The opening chapters set up a vivid portrayal of Tom's struggles, emotions, and determination to prove himself worthy of his family's support, culminating in a transformative invitation from his Uncle Richard to leave his current hardships behind and seek a new life filled with opportunities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Fiction
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EBook-No. 30106
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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