Publisher's Synopsis
""The Romance of a Great Store"" is a novel written by Edward Hungerford and published in 1922. The story is set in a large department store in New York City and follows the lives and loves of the people who work there. The protagonist is John Merrick, a young man who starts as a lowly stock boy but eventually rises through the ranks to become a successful businessman. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful salesgirl named Mary, but their relationship is complicated by the social and economic differences between them. The novel also explores themes of ambition, class, and the changing role of women in the workforce. Through vivid descriptions of the store's bustling atmosphere and colorful characters, Hungerford paints a portrait of early 20th century urban life in America. ""The Romance of a Great Store"" is a charming and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into a bygone era of American retail history.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.
