In The Vestibule Limited (1892)

The Vestibule Limited is a novel written by Brander Matthews and published in 1892. The story follows the journey of a group of passengers on a train called the Vestibule Limited, which is traveling from New York to Chicago. The passengers come from different walks of life and have their own reasons for being on the train, but they all share the experience of being confined to the same space for the duration of the journey. As the train makes its way across the country, the passengers interact with each other, forming friendships, rivalries, and romances. The novel explores themes of social class, gender roles, and the human desire for connection and understanding. One of the central characters is a young woman named Miss Van Cortlandt, who is traveling alone and is initially seen as aloof and unapproachable. As the story progresses, however, she reveals her vulnerability and struggles with societal expectations. Other characters include a wealthy businessman, a struggling artist, a minister, and a young couple on their honeymoon. The Vestibule Limited is a snapshot of American society in the late 19th century, with its focus on the interactions and relationships between people from different backgrounds. It is a character-driven novel that explores the complexities of human nature and the ways in which we navigate our relationships with others.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.