The Last Of The Thorndikes (1889)

By James R. Gilmore

Book Overview

The Last of the Thorndikes is a novel written by James R. Gilmore and published in 1889. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the Thorndike family, who were once wealthy and influential in their community. However, due to a series of unfortunate events, the family has fallen on hard times and is now struggling to make ends meet.The novel follows the lives of the remaining members of the Thorndike family, including the patriarch, his son, and his granddaughter. They are all trying to find a way to restore the family's fortunes and regain their former status in society. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a wealthy entrepreneur, a cunning lawyer, and a beautiful young woman who captures the heart of the Thorndike son.As the story unfolds, the Thorndikes must confront their past mistakes and learn to work together to overcome the challenges they face. The novel explores themes of family, love, betrayal, and redemption, and offers a vivid portrayal of life in America during the late 19th century.Overall, The Last of the Thorndikes is a compelling and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of a family struggling to survive in a rapidly changing world.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: 1163905399
• ISBN13: 9781163905395
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"