A Honorable Youth (1906) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781166457242 : 1166457249 : 10 Sep 2010 : A Honorable Youth is a novel written by John Coleman Adams and first published in 1906. The story is set in New York City during the Gilded Age and follows the life of a young man named John Harriott. John is the son of a wealthy businessman and is expected to follow in his father's footsteps and become a successful businessman himself. However, John has different aspirations and dreams of becoming a writer.The novel explores the themes of ambition, family expectations, and the pursuit of happiness. John struggles to balance his desire to pursue his passion for writing with his family's expectations of him. He faces criticism and disapproval from his father and society for his unconventional career choice. Despite the obstacles, John remains determined to follow his dreams and prove himself as a writer.Throughout the novel, John faces various challenges and setbacks, including financial struggl