Publisher's Synopsis
David Harum: A Story of American Life is a novel written by Edward Noyes Westcott. The book is set in a small town in upstate New York and follows the life of David Harum, a successful banker and horse trader. The story is told through the eyes of a young man who comes to work for Harum at his bank. Harum is a complex character who is known for his shrewd business sense and his love of horses. He is also a man of strong principles and values, and he is respected by the people in his community. Throughout the book, Harum navigates the ups and downs of life, including financial troubles, love, and family drama. The novel is a portrait of small-town life in America at the turn of the 20th century. It explores themes of loyalty, honesty, and the importance of community. The book is also notable for its use of dialect and regional language, which adds to its authenticity and charm. Overall, David Harum: A Story of American Life is a classic work of American literature that offers a window into a bygone era. It is a compelling and entertaining read that is sure to delight fans of historical fiction and classic literature.1899. American novelist and banker, Westcott is known for his popular novel, David Harum (published posthumously), which concerns a shrewd, humorous country banker. The novel begins: David poured half of his second cup of tea into his saucer to lower its temperature to the drinking point, and helped himself to a second cut of ham and a third egg. Whatever was on his mind to have kept him unusually silent during the evening meal, and to cause certain wrinkles in his forehead suggestive of perplexity or misgiving, had not impaired his appetite. David was what he called a good feeder.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.
