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The Woodneys: An American Family (1914)

The Woodneys: An American Family (1914)

Ellis, John Breckenridge

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ISBN10: 1165670429
ISBN13: 9781165670420
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 190
Weight: 0.58
Height: 0.40 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Woodneys: An American Family is a book written by John Breckenridge Ellis and published in 1914. It is a historical novel that tells the story of the Woodneys, a wealthy American family from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. The book follows the lives of several generations of the Woodneys, including their triumphs and tragedies, as well as their interactions with other prominent families of the time.The story begins with the patriarch of the family, John Woodney, who made his fortune in the shipping industry. It then follows the lives of his children and grandchildren, who inherit his wealth and continue to build upon it through various business ventures. Along the way, the Woodneys face numerous challenges, including financial setbacks, political scandals, and personal tragedies.Despite these challenges, the Woodneys remain a close-knit family, and their relationships with each other are a central theme of the book. The novel also explores the changing social and political landscape of the United States during this time period, including the Civil War and the rise of industrialization.Overall, The Woodneys: An American Family is a sweeping family saga that offers a glimpse into the lives of wealthy Americans during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is a classic work of historical fiction that is sure to captivate readers with its vivid characters, richly-detailed setting, and compelling storyline.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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