Jim (1915)

Jim is a novel written by Reginald Wright Kauffman and published in 1915. The book tells the story of Jim, a young man from a small town in the Midwest who is determined to make a name for himself in the world. Jim is ambitious and hardworking, but he is also naive and inexperienced. He moves to New York City to pursue his dreams and soon finds himself caught up in a world of glamour and excess.As Jim navigates his way through the city, he meets a cast of characters who help him along the way. He falls in love with a beautiful actress named Dora, but their relationship is complicated by her past and the demands of her career. Jim also befriends a wealthy businessman named John Crocker, who takes him under his wing and introduces him to the world of high society.Throughout the novel, Jim struggles to balance his ambition with his values and beliefs. He is tempted by the allure of wealth and power, but he also wants to remain true to himself and his roots. As he rises to the top of the social ladder, Jim must confront the consequences of his choices and decide what kind of person he wants to be.Overall, Jim is a classic American novel that explores themes of ambition, love, and morality. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in early 20th century New York City and a compelling portrait of a young man trying to find his place in the world.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.