The Reward of Virtue is a novel written by Henry Van Dyke. The book is a story of the life of a young man named Richard Gresham. Richard is a wealthy young man who has everything he could ever want, but he is not happy. He feels that something is missing from his life. He decides to embark on a journey to find the true meaning of happiness and fulfillment.Richard travels to different parts of the world, meeting people from different cultures and backgrounds. He learns about their customs and beliefs, and he discovers that happiness and fulfillment come from living a virtuous life. Richard realizes that material possessions cannot bring true happiness, but it is the love and kindness that one shows to others that brings true joy.The novel is a beautiful portrayal of the human spirit and the importance of living a virtuous life. It is a story that inspires readers to live a life filled with love, kindness, and compassion. The Reward of Virtue is a timeless classic that teaches us valuable lessons about life and the importance of living a virtuous life.THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Ruling Passion: Tales of Nature and Human Nature, by Henry Van Dyke. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417918365.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.