A Start In Life: A Story Of The Genesee Country is a novel written by John T. Trowbridge and first published in 1888. The story is set in the Genesee Country, a region in western New York State, during the mid-19th century. The protagonist of the novel is a young man named Frank Nelson, who is orphaned at a young age and must make his own way in the world. He sets out on a journey to the Genesee Country, hoping to find work and build a new life for himself. Along the way, Frank encounters a variety of characters, both good and bad, who help him or hinder him in his quest. He also falls in love with a young woman named Lucy, who becomes a central figure in his life. The novel explores themes of perseverance, hard work, and the importance of community. It also touches on issues of class and social status, as Frank struggles to make a place for himself in a world that seems stacked against him. A Start In Life is a classic American novel that offers a vivid portrait of life in the mid-19th century. It is a timeless story of hope, determination, and the power of the human spirit to overcome 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.