The Upper Ten Thousand: Sketches Of American Society (1852)

By Charles Astor Bristed

Book Overview

The Upper Ten Thousand: Sketches Of American Society is a book written by A New Yorker and published in 1852. The book provides a detailed and vivid portrayal of the American upper class during the mid-19th century. The author takes the reader on a journey through the lives of the wealthy and influential members of society, providing insight into their lifestyles, customs, and habits. The book covers a wide range of topics, including fashion, education, politics, and religion. It also explores the relationships between the upper class and other social classes, as well as the impact of wealth and social status on personal identity and happiness. The Upper Ten Thousand: Sketches Of American Society is a fascinating and insightful glimpse into the world of the American elite during a time of great change and transformation in the country's 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: 1165155141
• ISBN13: 9781165155149
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"