A Wonderful Fifty Years is a memoir written by Edwin Thomas Holmes, originally published in 1917. The book chronicles the author's life and experiences over the course of fifty years, from his childhood in rural England to his successful career as a businessman in London. Holmes reflects on the changes and advancements in society during his lifetime, including the rise of industrialization and the impact of World War I. He also shares personal anecdotes and insights on topics such as family, education, and religion. A Wonderful Fifty Years provides a unique perspective on life in the early 20th century and offers readers a glimpse into the mind of a successful and thoughtful individual.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.