Where The Path Breaks (1916)

""Where The Path Breaks"" is a novel written by Charles De Crespigny and published in 1916. The story follows the life of the protagonist, a young man named John Heddon, who is struggling to find his place in the world. John is a dreamer and a poet, but he is also practical and hardworking. He is torn between his desire to pursue his artistic passions and his need to provide for his family. The book is set in the early 1900s in a small town in England. John is surrounded by a cast of characters, including his father, a successful businessman who wants John to follow in his footsteps, and his mother, who is supportive of John's artistic ambitions. There is also a love interest, a young woman named Mary, who is torn between her feelings for John and her own desire for a stable, predictable life.As John struggles to find his way, he is faced with a series of challenges and setbacks. He experiences rejection from publishers and criticism from his father. He also has to navigate the complicated social dynamics of his small town, where gossip and rumor run rampant.Despite these challenges, John persists in his pursuit of his dreams. He continues to write poetry and to seek out opportunities to share his work with others. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about the importance of perseverance, the power of friendship, and the true meaning of success.""Where The Path Breaks"" is a thoughtful and engaging novel that explores the themes of ambition, creativity, and the search for meaning in life. It offers a glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of a young man trying to find his way in a rapidly changing world.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.