That Printer of Udell's - Paperback

by Harold Bell Wright (Author), John Clitheroe Gilbert (Illustrator)

That Printer of Udell's is a novel written by Harold Bell Wright, first published in 1903. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of Dick Falkner, a young man who has lost his way in life and becomes a drifter. He eventually finds himself in the small town of Udell, where he is taken in by the local printer, Mr. Udell. Under Mr. Udell's guidance, Dick learns the value of hard work and begins to turn his life around. He becomes involved in the community and falls in love with a local girl, Ruth. However, the town is divided by political and religious differences, and Dick finds himself caught in the middle. As he struggles to find his place in Udell, Dick must confront his own past and make difficult choices about his future. The novel explores themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the power of community. That Printer of Udell's was a bestseller in its time and has been adapted for stage and screen. It is considered a classic of American literature and a significant work in the genre of inspirational fiction.1902. Wright, served as a minister prior to beginning his artistic and writing career. This is the book that young Ronal Reagan read when he was 11 years old and promptly decided that he wanted to become an evangelical Christian, informing his Mother that he wanted to be baptized. Reagan obviously identified with the protagonist of this story who like Reagan was the son of an alcoholic father and who through the power of faith became a better man. Dick Falkner came to Boyd City to land a job. But everyone in the bustling mining town refused Dick. Everyone, that is, except George Udell, a printer who took pity on him. In the end, Dick and George confess their sins and profess faith in Christ and the book concludes with his marching off to Washington to assume a political career. Ring a bell? See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.