The Fortunes of Oliver Horn the Fortunes of Oliver Horn - Francis Hopkinson Smith - Bog

The Fortunes of Oliver Horn is a novel by F. Hopkinson Smith. The story follows the life of Oliver Horn, a young man who inherits a fortune from his grandfather. Oliver is determined to use his newfound wealth to make a name for himself in New York City, but he quickly discovers that money cannot buy everything.As Oliver navigates the social and financial challenges of his new life, he becomes entangled in a web of deceit and greed. He falls in love with a beautiful woman named Angela Vanderpoel, but their relationship is threatened by her scheming father and Oliver's own naivety.Throughout the novel, Oliver learns valuable lessons about the true nature of wealth and power. He must confront the consequences of his actions and make difficult choices in order to find happiness and fulfilment.The Fortunes of Oliver Horn is a compelling tale of love, ambition, and the pursuit of success in America's Gilded Age. Smith's vivid descriptions of New York City and its high society provide a rich backdrop for the story, while his nuanced characters and complex plot keep readers engaged until the very end.If you were his friend, and most men who knew him were, he would have slipped his arm through your own, and after a brief moment you would have found yourself poring over a detailed plan, his arm still in yours, while he showed you the outline of some pin, or lever, needed to perfect the most marvellous of all discoveries of modern times--his new galvanic motor.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.