God is an Englishman by R.F. Delderfield (English) Paperback Book

Description: God is an Englishman by R.F. Delderfield R.F. Delderfields brilliant saga of the Swann family has captivated readers since its first appearance. This is the first book in the trilogy, followed by THEIRS WAS THE KINGDOM and GIVE US THIS DAY. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Adam Swann is hungry for success. He is one of the new breed of entrepreneurs thrown up by the Industrial Revolution, determined to take advantage of current economic conditions to build an unrivalled business empire.And he is determined to win the beautiful, strong-minded Henrietta, and persuade her to share in his struggles and triumphs. Author Biography R.F. Delderfield was born in South London in 1912. On leaving school he joined the Exmouth Chronicle newspaper as a junior reporter, where he went on to become Editor. From there he began to write stage plays and then became a highly successful novelist, renowned for brilliantly portraying slices of English life. With the publication of his first saga, A HORSEMAN RIDING BY, he became one of Britains most popular authors. Many of his bestselling novels were later adapted for television. He died in 1972. Review R.F. Delderfield is a born storyteller - Sunday MirrorHis narratives belong in a tradition that goes back to John Galsworthy - Life Magazine Promotional R.F. Delderfields brilliant saga of the Swann family has captivated readers since its first appearance. This is the first book in the trilogy, followed by THEIRS WAS THE KINGDOM and GIVE US THIS DAY. Kirkus US Review . . . and so, not surprisingly is Adam Swann, whose road haulage business in the 1850s and 60s is a veritable temple to exemplary management, integrity and industry. Swann, no trumpeter for mere military conquering, left soldiering, and on the capital realized from a Ranees jeweled necklace found on an Indian battlefield, buys a few vehicles and sets them rolling in the interests of growth and progress. But there are ruts in the ways of the merchantman. His marriage to spirited child-woman Henrietta, runaway from the dictates of her coarse mill-owner father who, literally, talks a different language ("Ah thowt thatd bowl thee over") has hot ups and chilly downs until she matures into a competent executive. The unmarried girl who loves him, Edith, with freckled arms and a head for business, muses him some disquiet until she marries a thief she had reclaimed for her very own. Swanns partner dribbles away the profits and Swarm himself nearly loses his life on a train in which novelist Dickens was also travelling ("Good God, its him! Its Dickens!"). But in spite of setbacks and intermittent depressions about the lot of child laborers, all ends happily. Play fair and the world plays along. But with all the countinghouse detail, even Delderfields loyal customers may be jogged to sleep before the final depot. (Kirkus Reviews) Long Description Adam Swann is hungry for success. He is one of the new breed of entrepreneurs thrown up by the Industrial Revolution, determined to take advantage of current economic conditions to build an unrivalled business empire.And he is determined to win the beautiful, strong-minded Henrietta, and persuade her to share in his struggles and triumphs. Review Quote R.F. Delderfield is a born storyteller - Sunday Mirror His narratives belong in a tradition that goes back to John Galsworthy - Life Magazine Promotional "Headline" R.F. Delderfields brilliant saga of the Swann family has captivated readers since its first appearance. This is the first book in the trilogy, followed by THEIRS WAS THE KINGDOM and GIVE US THIS DAY. Description for Sales People The Swann family saga is the one of the best loved of R.F. Delderfields writings Details ISBN0340156236 Author R.F. Delderfield Pages 672 Series Coronet Books Year 1987 ISBN-10 0340156236 ISBN-13 9780340156230 Format Paperback Publication Date 1987-09-01 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.912 Birth 1912 Death 1972 Illustrations Map Media Book Publisher Hodder & Stoughton Imprint Hodder Paperback Language English UK Release Date 1987-09-01 Audience General NZ Release Date 1989-12-31 AU Release Date 1989-12-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132383932;

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