Father Knickerbocker: Or Bag-Dad On The Subway (1920)

By J. Montanye Vandergrift Publisher

Book Overview

Father Knickerbocker: Or Bag-Dad On The Subway (1920) is a novel written by J. Montanye Vandergrift and published by Publisher. The book tells the story of Father Knickerbocker, a wealthy and influential man who is forced to take the subway to work due to a strike by his chauffeur. During his journey, he encounters a variety of characters from different walks of life, including a pickpocket, a struggling artist, and a group of young women on their way to a protest. Through his interactions with these individuals, Father Knickerbocker begins to see the world in a different light and learns to appreciate the struggles of those less fortunate than himself. The book is a commentary on the social and economic inequalities of early 20th century America and offers a glimpse into the daily lives of ordinary people during this time period.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1161999450
• ISBN13: 9781161999457
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"