Publisher's Synopsis
""King Lehr and the Gilded Age"" is a biography of Harry Lehr, a prominent socialite and entertainer during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is written by Elizabeth Drexel Lehr, Harry's wife, and includes extracts from his locked diary, providing a unique and intimate look into his life and the glamorous world of high society during the Gilded Age.The book covers Harry's rise to fame as a performer and his relationships with other notable figures of the era, such as Edith Wharton, Oscar Wilde, and the Vanderbilt family. It also delves into his personal life, including his marriage to Elizabeth and their travels around the world.Throughout the book, Elizabeth provides her own insights and reflections on her husband's life and the society they were a part of. The extracts from Harry's diary offer a candid and unfiltered glimpse into his thoughts, feelings, and experiences, making the book a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of the Gilded Age and the lives of its most prominent figures.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.
