At The Sign Of The Stock Yard Inn (1915)

At The Sign Of The Stock Yard Inn (1915)

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At The Sign Of The Stock Yard Inn is a novel written by Alvin Howard Sanders and first published in 1915. The story is set in Chicago and revolves around the Stock Yard Inn, a popular restaurant and gathering place for the city's elite. The main character, Jack Mason, is a young man who works as a waiter at the Inn and dreams of making it big in the world of business. Along the way, he becomes involved in a love triangle with two women: the beautiful and wealthy Alice Van Dusen, and the down-to-earth and loyal Annie, who also works at the Inn. As Jack tries to navigate his way through his personal and professional life, he must also deal with the corrupt and cutthroat world of Chicago politics. The novel offers a glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of early 20th century Chicago, and explores themes of love, ambition, and the struggle for success in a rapidly changing world.The Same Being A True Account Of How Certain Great Achievements Of The Past Have Been Commemorated And Cleverly Linked With The Present, Together With Sundry Recollections Inspired By The Portraits At The Saddle And Sirloin Club.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781164194576
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 392
Weight: 521g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 20mm