A Good Investment: A Story Of The Upper Ohio (1872)

By William Flagg, William Joseph Flagg, Mathews. W. S. B. (William Smythe Babcock). 1837-1912.

Book Overview

A Good Investment: A Story Of The Upper Ohio is a novel written by William Joseph Flagg and first published in 1872. The story is set in the Upper Ohio River Valley during the mid-19th century and follows the lives of several characters as they navigate the challenges of life in a rapidly changing society.The novel opens with the introduction of the main character, John Grayson, a young man from the East who has come to the Ohio Valley in search of adventure and fortune. Grayson quickly becomes involved in the local community, meeting a cast of colorful characters including farmers, merchants, and riverboat captains.As the story progresses, Grayson becomes embroiled in a complex web of business and personal relationships, facing challenges such as financial ruin, romantic entanglements, and political corruption. Throughout it all, he remains determined to succeed and make a good life for himself in the new frontier.A Good Investment is a vivid portrayal of life in the mid-19th century, with detailed descriptions of the landscape, architecture, and social customs of the time. It also explores themes such as the pursuit of wealth, the importance of community, and the struggle to balance personal ambition with moral values.Overall, A Good Investment is an engaging and thought-provoking novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of the Upper Ohio River Valley.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436729343
• ISBN13: 9781436729345
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"