Cast Adrift

Cast Adrift is a novel written by T. S. Arthur, first published in 1870. The story follows the life of a young man named Harry Graham, who is left alone in the world after the death of his father. With no family or friends to turn to, Harry sets out on a journey to find his place in the world.As he travels, Harry faces a series of challenges and setbacks, including poverty, illness, and betrayal. Despite these obstacles, he remains determined to succeed and build a better life for himself.Throughout the novel, Arthur explores themes of self-reliance, perseverance, and the importance of personal responsibility. He also offers a critique of the social and economic systems of his time, highlighting the injustices and inequalities that existed in American society during the 19th century.Overall, Cast Adrift is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of a young man trying to make his way in the world.The river of her life, which had cut for itself a deeper channel, lay now so far down that it was out of the sight of common observation. Even her mother failed to apprehend its drift and strength. Her father knew her better. To her mother she was reserved and distant; to her father, warm and confiding. With the former she would sit for hours without speaking unless addressed; with the latter she was pleased and social, and grew to be interested in what interested him.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.