The Strollers (1902)

The Strollers is a novel written by Frederic Stewart Isham and first published in 1902. The story follows the lives of two young artists, Robert Gordon and Betty Desmond, who meet in Paris and fall in love. Robert is a struggling painter, while Betty is a talented actress who dreams of making it big on the stage. Together, they navigate the bohemian world of Parisian artists and writers, making friends and enemies along the way.As they struggle to make a name for themselves, Robert and Betty face numerous challenges and setbacks. Robert's paintings are rejected by galleries, and Betty struggles to find work as an actress. They also face opposition from Betty's wealthy and snobbish family, who disapprove of her relationship with a struggling artist.Despite these obstacles, Robert and Betty remain devoted to each other and their art. They eventually decide to leave Paris and travel to America, where they hope to find success and happiness. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a wealthy patron of the arts, a scheming rival artist, and a group of bohemian strollers who roam the streets of New York City.The Strollers is a charming and entertaining novel that captures the spirit of the bohemian lifestyle of early 20th century Paris. It is a story of love, ambition, and the pursuit of artistic excellence, and it remains a beloved classic of American literature.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.