Name: New York Its Upper Ten And Lower Million Part First
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Author: George Lippard
ISBN: 9789371462488

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New York Its Upper Ten And Lower Million Part First

Type

Physical Book

Publisher

Double 9 Books

Author

George Lippard

Year

2025

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.60 x 14.00 x 2.50 cm

ISBN13

9789371462488

New York Its Upper Ten And Lower Million Part First

George Lippard (Author) · Double 9 Books · Paperback

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Synopsis "New York Its Upper Ten And Lower Million Part First"

New York: Its Upper Ten and Lower Million Part First explores the stark divide between the city's affluent upper class and its impoverished underbelly, weaving a complex narrative about social class, morality, and fate. The story begins on a dark Christmas Eve in 1823, a night of simultaneous contrasts - while a wealthy family hosts a grand banquet, a tragic, secret adoption unfolds in a modest household. The family's patriarch, a successful yet troubled man, is embroiled in jealousy and despair. As the evening progresses, a newborn is adopted by a struggling mechanic and his wife, setting in motion a series of events that will dramatically alter the course of their lives. Over the next two decades, the narrative hints at the looming tragedies of suicide, unresolved family legacies, and the search for heirs. This gripping opening promises a saga that examines the collision of wealth and poverty, where secrets, choices, and morality will define the fates of all involved, offering a rich commentary on the societal disparities of a rapidly changing world.