With The Procession

With The Procession is a novel written by Henry Blake Fuller. The story takes place in Chicago during the late 19th century and follows the life of a young man named Edward Westcott. Edward is a member of a prominent family in Chicago and is expected to follow in his father's footsteps and become a successful businessman. However, Edward is more interested in the arts and becomes involved with a group of artists and bohemians.As Edward becomes more involved with the artistic community, he begins to question his upbringing and the values of his family. He falls in love with a young artist named Laura Dearborn and struggles to balance his love for her with his obligations to his family.The novel explores themes of class, identity, and the conflict between tradition and modernity. It also provides a vivid portrait of Chicago during a time of rapid growth and change.With The Procession is a beautifully written and insightful novel that offers a glimpse into the complexities of life in late 19th century Chicago. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature, history, or culture.When old Mr. Marshall finally took to his bed, the household viewed this action with more surprise than sympathy, and with more impatience than surprise. It seemed like the breaking down of a machine whose trustworthiness had been hitherto infallible; his family were almost forced to the acknowledgement that he was but a mere human being after all. They had enjoyed a certain intimacy with him, in lengths varying with their respective ages, but they had never made a full avowal that his being rested on any tangible physical basis.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.