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The Unknown Quantity

The Unknown Quantity

Van Dyke, Henry

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Mystery & ThrillerHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1419157248
ISBN13: 9781419157240
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 17 2005
Pages: 400
Weight: 1.29
Height: 0.89 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Unknown Quantity is a thought-provoking novel written by Henry Van Dyke. The book tells the story of a young man named Richard Vandermarck, who is born into a wealthy family and is expected to follow in his father's footsteps by pursuing a career in finance. However, Richard is interested in philosophy and decides to pursue his passion, much to the disappointment of his family.As he delves deeper into the world of philosophy, Richard meets a mysterious man named John Ward, who introduces him to the concept of the unknown quantity. This concept challenges Richard to question his beliefs and values, and he embarks on a journey of self-discovery.The novel explores themes of identity, purpose, and the search for meaning in life. Through Richard's experiences, the reader is encouraged to reflect on their own beliefs and values and consider the role of the unknown quantity in their lives.Overall, The Unknown Quantity is a thought-provoking and insightful novel that offers a unique perspective on the human experience. It is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, self-discovery, and personal growth.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.

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