Aden Power : Or The Cost Of A Scheme (1862) (Hardcover)

Aden Power: Or The Cost Of A Scheme is a novel written by Farleigh Owen and published in 1862. The story follows the life of Aden Power, a young man who is determined to make a name for himself in the world of business. He becomes involved in a scheme to build a railway line in a remote area, but soon discovers that the cost of the project is much higher than he anticipated. As he struggles to keep the project afloat, he is forced to confront the consequences of his actions and the toll they take on his personal life. Along the way, he meets a cast of characters, including his love interest, who challenge his beliefs and force him to re-evaluate his priorities. The novel is a commentary on the dangers of ambition and the importance of considering the human cost of business decisions. Through Aden's journey, the author explores themes of love, friendship, greed, and morality, making it a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in Victorian literature.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.