One Of The Pilgrims

One of the Pilgrims: A Bank Story is a novel written by Anna Fuller and published in 1898. The story revolves around the character of John Ames, a young man who leaves his small town in New England to seek his fortune in the big city. He finds work at a bank and quickly rises through the ranks, becoming a trusted employee and eventually a manager.As John becomes more successful, he becomes increasingly isolated from his family and friends back home. He also becomes involved in a romantic relationship with one of his co-workers, which complicates his life further.However, John's success is short-lived when he discovers that the bank he works for is involved in fraudulent activities. He is faced with a difficult decision: to report the fraud and risk losing his job and reputation, or to remain silent and continue to benefit from the criminal activity.The novel explores themes of ambition, morality, and the corrupting influence of power. It offers a compelling portrait of the banking industry at the turn of the century and the ethical dilemmas faced by those who work within it. Overall, One of the Pilgrims is a thought-provoking and engaging read that still resonates with readers today.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.