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Trumps

Trumps: A Novel is a historical fiction novel written by George William Curtis and originally published in 1861. The story is set in New York City during the Gilded Age and follows the lives of two wealthy families, the Vane family and the Montagues, as they navigate the social... Read Full Overview

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

"Trumps" from George William Curtis. American writer and public speaker (1824-1892).

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: Trumps by George William Curtis

Reproduction of the original: Trumps by George William Curtis

Excerpt from Trumps: A NovelForty years ago Mr. Savory Gray was a prosperous mer chant. No gentleman on 'change wore more spotless linen or blacker broadcloth. His ample white cravat had an air of absolute wisdom and honesty. It was so very white that his fellow-merchants could... Read Full Overview