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It was one of the top-floor-rear flats in the Wyan-dotte, not merely biggest of Washington's apartment hotels, but also " most exclusive "- which is the elegant way of saying most expensive. The Wyandotte had gone up before landlords grasped the obvious truth that in a fire-proof structure locations farthest from noise and dust should and could command highest prices; so Joshua Craig's flat was the cheapest in the house. The ninety dollars a month loomed large in his eyes, focused to little-town ideas of values; it was, in fact, small for shelter in " the de luxe district of the de luxe quarter," to quote Mrs. Senator Mulvey, that simple, far-Western soul, who, finding snobbishness to be the chief distin guishing mark of the Eastern upper classes, assumed it was a virtue, acquired it laboriously, and practiced it as openly and proudly as a preacher does piety. Craig's
Old Wives For New is a novel written by David Graham Phillips, first published in 1913. The story is set in New York City during the early 1900s and centers around the life of a wealthy businessman named John Ward. Ward is married to a woman named Miriam, who he has grown distant from over the years. Despite their wealth and social status, their marriage is loveless and Miriam is unhappy.One day, John meets a young woman named Hortense Briggs, who is from a lower social class. They fall in love and John decides to leave his wife to be with her. Miriam is devastated by the news and seeks revenge on John by spreading rumors about his affair with Hortense.As John and Hortense try to start a new life together, they face many challenges due to their different social backgrounds. John's business partners and friends shun him for leaving his wife, and Hortense struggles to fit in with John's wealthy friends. The couple also faces financial difficulties as John's divorce settlement with Miriam leaves him with little money.Old Wives For New is a novel that explores themes of love, marriage, social class, and the consequences of infidelity. It provides a glimpse into the societal norms and expectations of the early 1900s and how they impacted relationships and personal decisions.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.
The Conflict is a gripping novel written by David Graham Phillips. It is a story of love, passion, and betrayal set in the backdrop of New York City in the early 1900s. The main protagonist of the story is John Gresham, a successful lawyer who is engaged to the beautiful and wealthy Alice Van Kirk. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he meets the stunning and enigmatic Catherine Van Vorst.Catherine is a socialite who is known for her beauty and charm. She is also engaged to another man, but she cannot resist the magnetic pull of John's personality. As they get to know each other, they realize that they are deeply in love. However, their love is forbidden, and they must navigate the treacherous waters of society's expectations and their own moral compasses.The Conflict is a story of two people who are torn between their obligations and their desires. It is a tale of love that transcends social norms and expectations. The novel is beautifully written and captures the essence of the time period. It is a must-read for anyone who loves a good romance novel that is filled with passion, drama, and intrigue.`Led by your sort of young men? I mean young men of your class. Led by young lawyers and merchants and young fellows living on inherited incomes? Don't you see that's impossible, '' cried Selma. ``They are all living off the labor of others. Their whole idea of life is exploiting the masses -- is reaping where they have not sown or reaping not only what they've sown but also what others have sown -- for they couldn't buy luxury and all the so-called refinements of life for themselves and their idle families merely with what they themselves could earn.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
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Golden Fleece: The American Adventures of a Fortune Hunting Earl is a novel written by David Graham Phillips and first published in 1903. The story follows the adventures of an English earl named Lord Huntingford, who travels to America in search of a fortune. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful heiress, a corrupt politician, and a ruthless businessman. As Lord Huntingford navigates the treacherous waters of American society, he must use all of his wit and cunning to achieve his goals. The novel is a satirical commentary on the excesses and corruption of the Gilded Age, and it offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and economic realities of America at the turn of the 20th century. With its engaging characters, witty dialogue, and clever plot twists, Golden Fleece is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers today.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.
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He put the ten in his pocket, when Dippel's eyes closed he stooped and retrieved the twenty with stealth--and skill. When the twenty was hidden, and the small but typical operation in high finance was complete, he shook Dippel. I say, old man, '' he said, hadn't you better let me keep your money for you? I'm afraid you'll lose it.'
David Graham Phillips (October 31, 1867 - January 24, 1911) was an American novelist and journalist of the muckraker tradition.Phillips was born in Madison, Indiana. After graduating from high school, Phillips entered Asbury College (now DePauw University) - following which he received a degree from Princeton University in 1887. After completing his education, Phillips worked as a newspaper reporter in Cincinnati, Ohio, before moving on to New York City where he was employed as a reporter for The Sun from 1890 to 1893, then columnist and editor with the New York World until 1902. In his spare time, he wrote a novel, The Great God Success, that was published in 1901. The royalty income enabled him to work as a freelance journalist while continuing to write fiction. Writing articles for various prominent magazines, he began to develop a reputation as a competent investigative journalist. Phillips' novels often commented on social issues of the day and frequently chronicled events based on his real-life journalistic experiences. He was considered a Progressive and for exposing corruption in the Senate he was labelled a muckraker.
The Second Generation, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
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