Clement Walton: Or The English Citizen (1849)

""Clement Walton: Or The English Citizen"" is a novel written by William Gresley and published in 1849. The story follows the life of Clement Walton, a young man from a humble background who rises to become a successful businessman and respected member of society. Along the way, he faces various challenges and moral dilemmas, including the temptation to compromise his principles for financial gain. The novel explores themes of social class, morality, and the importance of hard work and perseverance in achieving success. Through the character of Clement Walton, Gresley presents a vision of the ideal English citizen, one who is honest, hardworking, and committed to the common good. Overall, ""Clement Walton: Or The English Citizen"" is a compelling work of fiction that offers insights into Victorian society and the values that underpinned it.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.