1876: A Novel
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Gore Vidal
Binding: Hardback
Published: Random House New York, 1976
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This historical novel, 1876: A Novel, transports readers to the tumultuous centennial year of American independence, chronicling the political machinations and social intrigues of the era. The narrative follows the cynical yet astute American journalist and socialite, Charles Schermerhorn Schuyler, as he navigates the corrupt landscape of Washington D.C. and New York society. Vidal masterfully reconstructs the Gilded Age, presenting a vivid tableau of ambition, scandal, and the struggle for power. The prose is sharp and witty, illustrating the moral compromises made in the pursuit of influence during a pivotal moment in American history. It offers a compelling and often satirical look at the nation's founding ideals clashing with its burgeoning industrial might.
Author: Gore Vidal
Binding: Hardback
Published: Random House New York, 1976
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This historical novel, 1876: A Novel, transports readers to the tumultuous centennial year of American independence, chronicling the political machinations and social intrigues of the era. The narrative follows the cynical yet astute American journalist and socialite, Charles Schermerhorn Schuyler, as he navigates the corrupt landscape of Washington D.C. and New York society. Vidal masterfully reconstructs the Gilded Age, presenting a vivid tableau of ambition, scandal, and the struggle for power. The prose is sharp and witty, illustrating the moral compromises made in the pursuit of influence during a pivotal moment in American history. It offers a compelling and often satirical look at the nation's founding ideals clashing with its burgeoning industrial might.