Robert Barr, Francis P Wightman

Broschiertes Buch

A Chicago Princess

Beschreibung

Step back in time with Robert Barr's "A Chicago Princess," a delightful blend of romance and social satire set against the backdrop of turn-of-the-century Chicago. This meticulously prepared edition brings back to life a humorous American story exploring themes of wealth and city life. Barr's work offers a glimpse into a bygone era, rich with witty observations on society and the complexities of relationships. Experience the charm of classic romance interwoven with sharp commentary in this enduring tale of ambition and affection. "A Chicago Princess" presents a timeless exploration of the human heart, making it a captivating read for anyone interested in humorous stories that offer a peek into a unique moment in American history. Perfect for lovers of classic literature, this novel captures the spirit of Chicago and the allure of a captivating romance. 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 is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Robert Barr (September 16, 1849 - October 21, 1912) was a Scottish-Canadian novelist and short story writer who also worked as a newspaper and magazine editor. Barr was born to Robert Barr and Jane Watson in Glasgow, Scotland. He moved to Upper Canada with his parents in 1854. His family eventually settled on a farm near Muirkirk. Barr served his father as a carpenter and builder, taught in Kent County, and then enrolled in the Toronto Normal School in 1873. Following graduation, he taught in Walkerville before becoming principal of the Central School in Windsor in 1874. During the 1870s, he wrote for a variety of newspapers, notably the Toronto Grip, under the pen name "Luke Sharp," which he derived from an undertaker's sign. After the Detroit Free Press printed his story of a boating expedition on Lake Erie, he changed careers and became a reporter and columnist there in 1876. He was followed to the newspaper by two of his brothers. Barr chose to "vamoose the ranch" in 1881, when he was exchange editor of the Free Press, and traveled to London to resume his fiction writing career while developing a weekly English edition of the newspaper. The magazine was a huge success.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 268g
• ISBN-13: 9781023299541
• ISBN-10: 1023299542
• Artikelnr.: 74114693