Won, But Lost! V1: Or The Mine Sprung At The Wizard's Point (1879)

Won, But Lost! V1: Or The Mine Sprung At The Wizard�������s Point is a novel written by Marianne H. Lumsden in 1879. The story revolves around a young man named Arthur, who inherits a mine from his father. Arthur is determined to make the mine a success, but he faces many challenges along the way. He must navigate the treacherous world of business and deal with corrupt businessmen who seek to take advantage of him. Meanwhile, Arthur's personal life is also complicated by his love for two women, one of whom is engaged to another man. As Arthur struggles to make his mine profitable, he must also confront the harsh realities of life in the mining industry, including accidents and dangerous working conditions. The novel is set in the late 19th century and provides a vivid portrait of life during this time period. Despite its many challenges, Arthur remains determined to succeed and proves himself to be a resilient and resourceful young man. Won, But Lost! V1: Or The Mine Sprung At The Wizard�������s Point is a compelling tale of love, loss, and perseverance that will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction and stories of triumph over adversity.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.