The Vanished World (1916)

By Douglas Duer

Book Overview

The Vanished World is a historical novel written by Douglas Duer and first published in 1916. The book takes place during the early 19th century in New York City and follows the life of a young man named David Carrington. David is the son of a wealthy merchant and is raised in a privileged environment, but he becomes disillusioned with his life of privilege and decides to leave his family and become a painter.As David pursues his artistic dreams, he becomes involved with a group of bohemian artists and writers who are living on the fringes of society. He falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Helen, who is also an artist, but their relationship is complicated by their different social backgrounds and the disapproval of Helen's family.Meanwhile, the city around them is changing rapidly, as industrialization and urbanization transform New York into a modern metropolis. David and his friends witness the destruction of the old world and the emergence of a new one, as the city becomes a center of commerce, culture, and political power.The Vanished World is a vivid portrayal of a bygone era, capturing the spirit of a time when America was still a young and restless nation, full of hope and possibility. It is a story of love and loss, of ambition and disillusionment, and of the struggle to find one's place 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: 1165650983
• ISBN13: 9781165650989
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"