9781331531722 - Across the Arid Zone (Classic Reprint) de Cramp, Walter S. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is set against a backdrop of high stakes and financial turmoil in the early 1900s, a time of great industrial and economic change. At its center is a railroad president, Frank Larkin, and his son, Tom. Frank, a ruthless businessman, is consumed by his company's financial woes, while Tom, an aspiring writer and musician, feels stifled by his father's expectations. When the governor of California discovers a document that threatens to shake the foundation of Frank's railroad empire, the Larkins are drawn into a tense game of negotiations and deception. As Tom becomes entangled in his father's world, he must confront his own values and grapple with the ethical consequences of wealth and power. The author delves into the complexities of family, ambition, and the sacrifices made in pursuit of success. This book explores the human cost of unchecked capitalism and the ways in which our personal choices shape our destinies. 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.