Publisher's Synopsis
Nothing But Money is a novel written by T.S. Arthur in 1865. The story revolves around the lives of two families, the Hunter family and the Grant family, who are both wealthy and live in New York City. The Hunters are a newly rich family who have made their fortune through business ventures, while the Grants are an old money family with a long-standing reputation in society.The novel explores the themes of greed, materialism, and the corrupting influence of money. The Hunter family, in their pursuit of wealth, become obsessed with money and material possessions, neglecting their relationships and moral values. The Grants, on the other hand, value their reputation and social standing above all else, leading them to make sacrifices and compromises that ultimately lead to their downfall.The story also delves into the romantic relationships of the two families, with the Hunter's daughter, Alice, falling in love with the Grant's son, Herbert. However, their love is tested by the societal expectations and pressures of their respective families.Overall, Nothing But Money is a cautionary tale about the dangers of placing too much value on wealth and material possessions and the importance of maintaining one's moral values and relationships.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.
