Totemwell (1854)

Totemwell is a novel written by George Payson in 1854. The story is set in a small town called Totemwell, where the main character, Henry, is a young man trying to make a name for himself. He is ambitious and determined to succeed, but he faces many challenges along the way.Henry's father is a wealthy businessman, but he wants his son to make his own way in the world. Henry takes up a job as a clerk in a local store, but he soon realizes that he wants more. He sets his sights on becoming a lawyer, and he begins to study law in his spare time.As Henry works towards his goal, he meets a young woman named Mary. They fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Mary's father is a rival of Henry's father. Despite this, they continue to see each other, and their love grows stronger.Throughout the novel, Henry faces many obstacles, including financial difficulties and personal setbacks. However, he remains determined to succeed and to win Mary's hand in marriage. In the end, his hard work pays off, and he is able to achieve his dreams.Totemwell is a classic novel that explores themes of ambition, love, and perseverance. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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.