The Upper Crust (1913) - Charles Sherman - Bog

The Upper Crust is a novel written by Charles Sherman and first published in 1913. The story revolves around the lives of the wealthy and privileged members of New York society during the early 20th century. The main character, John Van Dam, is a young man from a wealthy family who is struggling to find his place in society. He is torn between his desire to live a life of luxury and his growing disillusionment with the shallow and superficial nature of the upper class.As John navigates his way through high society, he encounters a cast of characters that represent the various facets of the upper crust. There is the ruthless social climber, the jaded aristocrat, and the eccentric artist, among others. Through his interactions with these characters, John begins to question the values and priorities of the elite and starts to see the world in a new light.The Upper Crust is a satirical commentary on the excesses and superficiality of the wealthy elite. It exposes the hypocrisy and shallowness of a society that values wealth and status above all else. With its sharp wit and insightful observations, this novel remains a classic critique of the upper class and their way of life.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.