Originally published in 1899, The Romance and Tragedy of a Widely Known Business Man of New York tells the story of a wealthy merchant named Charles Henry Hoyt who ascended to great heights of power and prestige, only to fall into ruin and scandal. The book was a sensation upon its release and is widely regarded as an important work of American naturalist fiction.
Originally published in 1899, The Romance and Tragedy of a Widely Known Business Man of New York tells the story of a wealthy merchant named Charles Henry Hoyt who ascended to great heights of power and prestige, only to fall into ruin and scandal. The book was a sensation upon its release and is widely regarded as an important work of American naturalist fiction.