The Plated City (1895)
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ISBN10: 054857443X
ISBN13: 9780548574430
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 2 2007
Pages: 404
Weight: 1.30
Height: 0.90 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9780548574430
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 2 2007
Pages: 404
Weight: 1.30
Height: 0.90 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Plated City is a novel written by Bliss Perry and published in 1895. The story is set in a fictional city called Plated City, which is a bustling metropolis that is home to a diverse range of people. The city is known for its opulence and extravagance, with its streets lined with grand mansions and luxurious shops.The plot revolves around the lives of several characters who are all connected to the city in some way. There is the wealthy businessman, Mr. Van Dusen, who is determined to maintain his status in the city's elite society. His daughter, Edith, is a beautiful and charming young woman who is courted by many suitors, including the handsome and ambitious lawyer, Jack Haldane.As the story unfolds, the characters are forced to confront various challenges and obstacles that threaten to disrupt their lives. These include scandals, betrayals, and financial troubles. The novel also explores themes such as social class, ambition, and the corrupting influence of wealth and power.Overall, The Plated City is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in a Gilded Age city. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature and history.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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