The Prodigal Father (1909)

The Prodigal Father is a novel written by Joseph Storer Clouston in 1909. The story revolves around the character of John Riddell, a wealthy businessman who has spent his entire life accumulating wealth and power. However, he realizes that he has been neglecting his family and decides to make amends by taking a trip to Canada with his son and daughter.During their journey, they face several challenges and obstacles, but they also meet a variety of interesting characters along the way. John Riddell's son, Jack, falls in love with a young woman named Mary, while his daughter, Jessie, befriends a group of Native Americans.Throughout the novel, John Riddell struggles with his past mistakes and tries to make things right with his family. He also learns the importance of forgiveness and the value of human relationships over material possessions.The Prodigal Father is a heartwarming and emotional story that explores themes of family, redemption, and the power of love. It is a timeless classic that has resonated with readers for over a century.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.