A Eggleston, George Cary 1839-1911 creator text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A Man of Honor" by George Cary Eggleston is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Robert Pagebrook, a young man grappling with feelings of depression following a romantic disappointment and the loss of his teaching position. The narrative hints at his journey to overcome these challenges as he embarks on a trip to visit his relatives in Virginia, where he encounters family dynamics, societal norms, and romantic possibilities. The opening of the book introduces Mr. Robert Pagebrook as he reflects on his dismal state of mind one morning. The reader learns that he has recently lost a teaching position and feels heartbroken over a failed romance with a young woman named Miss Nellie. As he considers his uncertain future, he receives news of a potential teaching offer at a New England college. Subsequently, Robert's cousin invites him for a visit to Shirley, the ancestral home, which promises a change of scenery and potential adventures. This establishes the groundwork for Robert's character development and the relationships that will unfold as he navigates life in this new environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-09-30 Produced by David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37563 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37563 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133845.0 37563