The Youth and Manhood of Cyril Thornton

""The Youth and Manhood of Cyril Thornton"" is a novel written by Thomas Hamilton. The story follows the life of Cyril Thornton, a young man from a wealthy family in Scotland. The novel is divided into two parts, the first part deals with Cyril's youth and the second part covers his manhood.In the first part, Cyril is portrayed as a young man who is very intelligent and ambitious. He is sent to a prestigious school in Edinburgh where he excels in his studies and becomes popular among his peers. However, Cyril is also depicted as being somewhat arrogant and self-centered, which leads to some conflicts with his classmates.The second part of the novel takes place several years later when Cyril is a young man in his twenties. He has completed his education and is now working as a lawyer in London. Cyril is still ambitious and driven, but he has also become more mature and reflective.Throughout the novel, Cyril is faced with various challenges and obstacles, including romantic entanglements, financial difficulties, and family conflicts. The novel explores themes such as love, ambition, class, and the struggle to find one's place in the world.Overall, ""The Youth and Manhood of Cyril Thornton"" is a well-crafted and engaging novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life in early 19th century Scotland and England. It is a coming-of-age story that will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction, romance, and character-driven narratives.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.