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New York Its Upper Ten And Lower Million Part Second

New York Its Upper Ten And Lower Million Part Second

Lippard, George

Paperback

PhilosophyGeneral Parenting

Publisher Price: $16.99

ISBN10: 9371466693
ISBN13: 9789371466691
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Published: Jun 1 2025
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.38
Height: 0.34 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
New York: Its Upper Ten and Lower Million Part Second 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.

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