Gold And Iron (1918)

Gold and Iron is a novel written by American author Joseph Hergesheimer and published in 1918. The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the story of two brothers, Peter and Herman Stuyvesant, who come from a wealthy family of iron manufacturers in Pennsylvania. The brothers have very different personalities and aspirations, with Peter being the more responsible and serious of the two, while Herman is more carefree and reckless.The novel explores themes of family, ambition, and the pursuit of wealth and power. When a gold rush breaks out in Alaska, Herman becomes obsessed with the idea of striking it rich and convinces Peter to invest in a mining operation. The brothers travel to Alaska and become embroiled in a world of greed and corruption, as they navigate the challenges of the harsh wilderness and the cutthroat world of gold mining.As they struggle to find success in the gold fields, Peter and Herman's relationship becomes strained, and they begin to question the values and priorities that have driven them apart. The novel ultimately explores the cost of ambition and the toll it takes on personal relationships and moral values.Gold and Iron is a compelling and vividly written novel that captures the spirit of the American West during a time of great change and upheaval. Hergesheimer's rich and detailed prose brings the story to life, and his exploration of complex characters and themes makes this a timeless classic of American literature.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.