John Baring's House (1920)

By Elsie Singmaster

Book Overview

John Baring's House is a novel written by Elsie Singmaster and published in 1920. The story revolves around the titular character, John Baring, a wealthy businessman who lives in a grand mansion with his wife and daughter. The novel explores the dynamics of the Baring family, their relationships with each other, and their interactions with the people around them.The plot of the book is set in the early 20th century and is a commentary on the changing social and economic landscape of America during that time. The story is told through the eyes of various characters, including John Baring himself, his wife, his daughter, and other members of their social circle.The novel deals with themes of love, family, class, and the pursuit of happiness. It also touches on issues such as the role of women in society, the impact of wealth on human relationships, and the struggle to maintain one's identity in the face of societal pressures.Overall, John Baring's House is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of a wealthy American family during a time of great change and upheaval.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: 1120632889
• ISBN13: 9781120632883
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"