The Gilded Way

By Victor Mapes

Book Overview

The Gilded Way is a novel written by Victor Mapes. The story is set in the late 19th century, during the Gilded Age in America. The main character, William, is a young man from a humble background who dreams of making it big in the world of finance. He moves to New York City and starts working for a wealthy banker named Mr. Vanderbilt. William quickly rises through the ranks and becomes a successful businessman, but he soon realizes that his success has come at a cost. He has lost touch with his roots and has become consumed by greed and ambition. As he struggles to find his way back to his true self, William must navigate the complex world of high society and deal with the consequences of his actions. The Gilded Way is a captivating tale of ambition, love, and redemption set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating periods in American history.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: 1163617369
• ISBN13: 9781163617366
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"