John Paget

John Paget: A Novel is a work of fiction written by Sarah Barnwell Elliott and first published in 1893. The story follows the titular character, John Paget, a young man who is forced to leave his home in the South and move to New York City in search of work. Despite his best efforts, John struggles to make ends meet and falls into a life of poverty and despair. Along the way, he meets a cast of characters from all walks of life, including a wealthy socialite, a struggling artist, and a group of labor activists. As John navigates the complexities of life in the city, he must confront his own prejudices and preconceptions, and ultimately find a way to reconcile his past with his present. Through John's journey, Elliott explores themes of class, race, and identity in turn-of-the-century America, offering a poignant and thought-provoking look at the challenges faced by those on the margins of society.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.