Jacob Schuyler's Millions: A Novel (1886)

By Thomas Dunn English

Book Overview

Jacob Schuyler's Millions is a novel written by Thomas Dunn English and published in 1886. The story revolves around the life of Jacob Schuyler, a wealthy businessman who has amassed a fortune through his successful career in the financial industry. However, despite his wealth, Schuyler is still unhappy and unfulfilled, and he begins to question the meaning of his life and the purpose of his wealth.As the story unfolds, Schuyler embarks on a journey of self-discovery, exploring his past and his relationships with those around him. He also becomes involved in a number of romantic relationships, including one with a young woman named Alice, who he hopes will help him find the happiness and fulfillment he seeks.Throughout the novel, English explores themes of wealth, power, and happiness, examining the ways in which these concepts intersect and influence one another. He also delves into the complexities of human relationships, exploring the dynamics of love, friendship, and family.Overall, Jacob Schuyler's Millions is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of wealth and power in late 19th-century America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of human nature and the pursuit of happiness.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: 1120302722
• ISBN13: 9781120302724
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"