Good Americans (1898)

By Constance Cary Harrison and Mrs. Burton Harrison

Book Overview

Good Americans is a novel written by Mrs. Burton Harrison and published in 1898. The story revolves around a wealthy American family, the Van Cortlandts, and their experiences during the Gilded Age in New York City. The novel explores themes of social class, wealth, love, and morality. The Van Cortlandts are portrayed as good Americans who are proud of their country and its values, but they also struggle with the pressures and temptations of their privileged lifestyle. The main character, Alice Van Cortlandt, is a young woman who must navigate the complex social hierarchy of New York society while also dealing with her own personal struggles. Through her experiences, the novel sheds light on the challenges and contradictions of American life during this time period. Overall, Good Americans is a compelling portrait of a society in transition and a reflection on what it means to be a good American.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: 1163897043
• ISBN13: 9781163897041
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"