The Last Of The Knickerbockers: A Comedy Romance (1901)

By Herman Knickerbocker Viele, Herman K. Viele, Herman Knickerbocker Viel

Book Overview

The Last of the Knickerbockers is a comedic romance novel written by Herman Knickerbocker Viele and first published in 1901. The story centers around the last surviving member of the Knickerbocker family, a wealthy and respected family in New York City. The protagonist, John Knickerbocker, is a bachelor who is determined to uphold the traditions and values of his family, despite the changing times and attitudes of the early 20th century.As the story unfolds, John finds himself falling in love with a young woman named Edith, who challenges his beliefs and forces him to confront his own prejudices and narrow-mindedness. Along the way, John must navigate a series of comical misunderstandings and mishaps, including a case of mistaken identity and a mix-up involving a valuable painting.Despite the obstacles in their path, John and Edith ultimately find their way to each other, and John learns to embrace change and adapt to the modern world. The Last of the Knickerbockers is a charming and lighthearted novel that offers a glimpse into the social norms and customs of turn-of-the-century New York City, as well as a timeless message about the importance of love, acceptance, and personal growth.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: 1163910813
• ISBN13: 9781163910818
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"