The Call Of The City (1908)

The Call of the City is a novel written by Charles Mulford Robinson and first published in 1908. It tells the story of a young man named John Ward who leaves his small town in search of success and adventure in the city. After struggling to find work, John finally lands a job as a real estate agent and quickly rises to the top of his field. However, as he becomes more successful, he begins to question the ethics of his profession and the toll it takes on the city and its inhabitants. Along the way, John meets a variety of characters, including a wealthy businessman, a socialite, and a labor organizer, all of whom offer different perspectives on the city and its future. The novel explores themes of ambition, greed, and the struggle between individual success and the common good. Overall, The Call of the City is a thought-provoking and engaging work of fiction that offers a glimpse into the social and economic realities of early 20th century America.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.