Jacob Schuyler's Millions: A Novel (1886) - Paperback

by Thomas Dunn English (Author)

Jacob Schuyler's Millions: A Novel is a literary work written by Thomas Dunn English and first published in 1886. The story is centered around the character of Jacob Schuyler, a wealthy businessman who has amassed a fortune through his shrewd business dealings. However, despite his wealth, Schuyler is unhappy and unfulfilled in his personal life.The novel follows Schuyler's journey as he tries to find happiness and meaning in his life. He meets a young woman named Alice, who he falls in love with, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that she is already engaged to another man. Schuyler also becomes involved in a business venture that threatens to ruin his reputation and his fortune.Throughout the novel, English explores themes such as the pursuit of wealth, the search for happiness, and the consequences of one's actions. The story is set against the backdrop of late 19th-century America, and English paints a vivid picture of the societal norms and values of the time.Overall, Jacob Schuyler's Millions: A Novel is a thought-provoking and engaging work of fiction that offers insights into the human condition and the complexities of life in America during the late 19th century.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.