The Rise of Silas Lapham
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Book Description
The Rise of Silas Lapham is a novel written by William Dean Howells in 1885 about the materialistic rise of Silas Lapham from rags to riches, and his ensuing moral susceptibility.
Silas earns a fortune in the paint business, but he lacks social standards, which he tries to attain through his daughter's marriage to the aristocratic Corey family.
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Silas earns a fortune in the paint business, but he lacks social standards, which he tries to attain through his daughter's marriage to the aristocratic Corey family.
21st Century Wall Street frauds and thieves ... More
Book Information
Publisher | CreateSpace |
Binding | Paperback (176 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 296 |
ISBN-10 | 1441419284 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1441419286 |
Publication Date | 12/30/2008 |
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