Smoked Glass

By Robert Henry Newell and Orpheus C. Kerr

Book Overview

""Smoked Glass"" is a novel written by Orpheus C. Kerr, an American humorist, and journalist. The book tells the story of a young man named Frank Vanderlyn, who leaves his hometown in search of adventure and success in New York City. Frank soon finds himself caught up in the world of high society, where he meets a beautiful woman named Fanny Fernleaf and falls in love with her. However, their relationship is threatened by the scheming of Fanny's jealous husband, who will stop at nothing to keep them apart. Along the way, Frank also encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a wealthy financier, a corrupt politician, and a group of bohemian artists. Through it all, Frank must navigate the complexities of love, ambition, and social status in order to find his place in the world. ""Smoked Glass"" is a witty and satirical novel that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of mid-19th century America.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: 1163275549
• ISBN13: 9781163275542
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"