Publisher's Synopsis
Many Waters: A Story Of New York is a novel by Robert Shackleton, first published in 1902. The book is set in New York City during the early 1900s and tells the story of the lives of the wealthy and powerful families that inhabit the city. The novel follows the lives of several characters, including a young lawyer named John Storm, who becomes involved in a love triangle with two women from different social classes. The story also explores the themes of social status, wealth, and power, as well as the corruption and greed that can come with them. Shackleton's vivid descriptions of New York City and its inhabitants provide a fascinating glimpse into the city's history and culture during this time period. Overall, Many Waters: A Story Of New York is a compelling novel that offers a rich and complex portrait of life in the city at the turn of the century.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.