Ganton And Company: A Story Of Chicago Commercial And Social Life (1908)

By Arthur Jerome Eddy

Book Overview

Ganton and Company: A Story of Chicago Commercial and Social Life is a novel written by Arthur Jerome Eddy and published in 1908. The book is set in Chicago during the early 20th century and follows the story of a young man named Richard Ganton, who inherits his father's successful business and becomes a prominent figure in the city's commercial and social circles.As Richard navigates the complex world of business and politics in Chicago, he must also contend with personal struggles and romantic entanglements. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including fellow businessmen, politicians, and socialites, each with their own ambitions and agendas.Through Richard's experiences, Eddy provides a vivid portrayal of Chicago's bustling commercial scene and the social dynamics that shaped the city during this period. The novel also touches on themes of ambition, greed, and the pursuit of power, as well as the challenges faced by those seeking to balance personal and professional lives.Overall, Ganton and Company offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of American history, and remains a classic work of fiction that continues to captivate readers today.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: 1163986801
• ISBN13: 9781163986806
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 428 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"