Alan Ransford: A Story is a novel written by Ellen Douglas Deland and published in 1898. The book follows the story of Alan Ransford, a young man who is struggling to find his place in the world. Alan is the son of a wealthy family, but he is not content with a life of leisure and luxury. Instead, he yearns for something more meaningful and fulfilling.As the story unfolds, Alan embarks on a journey of self-discovery, exploring his passions and talents. He becomes involved in the world of art and literature, and he discovers a talent for writing. Along the way, he also falls in love with a young woman named Ruth, but their relationship is complicated by their different social backgrounds.As Alan navigates the challenges of adulthood, he must confront his own insecurities and fears. He must also confront the expectations of his family and society, which threaten to hold him back from pursuing his dreams.Through Alan's journey, Deland explores themes of identity, ambition, and the search for meaning in life. The novel is a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of the human experience, and it remains a classic work of American literature.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.