The Rise of Roscoe Paine is a novel written by Joseph C. Lincoln, first published in 1912. The story is set in the fictional town of East Wellmouth, Massachusetts, and follows the life of Roscoe Paine, a young man who comes from a humble background and aspires to rise to the top of society. Roscoe is a hardworking and ambitious young man who is determined to make something of himself. He starts out as a clerk in a local store and quickly rises through the ranks, eventually becoming a successful businessman. Along the way, ...
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The Rise of Roscoe Paine is a novel written by Joseph C. Lincoln, first published in 1912. The story is set in the fictional town of East Wellmouth, Massachusetts, and follows the life of Roscoe Paine, a young man who comes from a humble background and aspires to rise to the top of society. Roscoe is a hardworking and ambitious young man who is determined to make something of himself. He starts out as a clerk in a local store and quickly rises through the ranks, eventually becoming a successful businessman. Along the way, he faces many challenges and obstacles, including a romantic entanglement with a wealthy woman who is already engaged to someone else.The novel explores themes of social mobility, ambition, love, and betrayal. It also provides a vivid portrait of life in a small New England town at the turn of the 20th century. Overall, The Rise of Roscoe Paine is a compelling and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the American dream and the pursuit of success. It is a classic work of American literature that continues to resonate with readers today.""I suppose he didn't think of it. He is a big man in New York and he has been accustomed to having people come at his convenience. It's his way of doing things, I suppose.""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.
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