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Charles Wainwright, financier, was a bach elor. No obese or statuesque wife carried about with her a portable advertisement of his wealth in the shape of fabulously valuable jewels, or made his name renowned in opera box, Newport Casino or Lenox cottage. His only brother had died, years before, leaving a mere beggarly million dollars or so and two children to divide it. These children - Dallas, a strikingly pretty and still more strikingly independent girl of twenty-four; and Perry, a delightfully lazy, lovable lad of twenty-one - lived with their uncle, who managed their affairs, let them go pretty much as they chose, and - as they were more or less ornamental and entertaining and decidedly popular - was rather fond of them.
The trio had passed a pleasant, uneventful month at the big house on the hill early in the summer of 19 when a day dawned whereon Fate booked a number of decidedly interest ing, fateful happenings to occur.
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Charles Wainwright, financier, was a bach elor. No obese or statuesque wife carried about with her a portable advertisement of his wealth in the shape of fabulously valuable jewels, or made his name renowned in opera box, Newport Casino or Lenox cottage. His only brother had died, years before, leaving a mere beggarly million dollars or so and two children to divide it. These children - Dallas, a strikingly pretty and still more strikingly independent girl of twenty-four; and Perry, a delightfully lazy, lovable lad of twenty-one - lived with their uncle, who managed their affairs, let them go pretty much as they chose, and - as they were more or less ornamental and entertaining and decidedly popular - was rather fond of them.
The trio had passed a pleasant, uneventful month at the big house on the hill early in the summer of 19 when a day dawned whereon Fate booked a number of decidedly interest ing, fateful happenings to occur.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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The country house of Charles Wainwright, financier, topped the ridge, overlooking the water, in a climax of architectural hideousness and extravagant cost. The grounds of Charles Wainwright, financier, stretched out into countless acres of landscape gardening. The whole estate of Charles Wainwright, financier, eclipsed those of his neighbors in the fashionable suburb, even as the name of Charles Wainwright, financier, eclipsed almost every other in the city world where money ruled as undisputed and absolute monarch.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an insightful exploration into the historical landscape of turn-of-the-century politics in New York, with a particular focus on the role of finance in shaping the city's political climate. The author traces the rise of powerful figures in the financial world, such as Charles Wainwright, who used their wealth to influence elections and shape the course of urban development. Through the captivating narrative of fictional characters like the ambitious politician Richard Horrigan and the idealistic young woman Dallas Wainwright, the book delves into the machinations of political power, the intricacies of financial maneuverings, and the impact of personal relationships on the outcome of both. It illuminates the ways in which political power, money, and personal ambition intertwine, and how these factors continue to shape the landscape of modern politics. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781331736028_0
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