The Spenders: A Tale of the Third Generation

The Spenders: A Tale of the Third Generation is a novel written by Harry Leon Wilson. The story revolves around the third generation of a wealthy American family named the Spenders. The patriarch of the family, old John Spender, has made his fortune in the railroad industry and has passed it down to his children and grandchildren.The novel is set in the early 20th century and explores the lives of the Spender family members, who are all living extravagant lifestyles with their inherited wealth. The main character is John Spender's grandson, Johnny, who is a carefree and reckless young man. He spends his days partying, gambling, and pursuing women, much to the dismay of his more responsible family members.As the story progresses, Johnny's behavior becomes increasingly reckless, and he begins to squander his family's fortune. The Spender family is faced with financial ruin, and they must come together to find a way to save their legacy.The Spenders: A Tale of the Third Generation is a satirical commentary on the excesses of the American upper class during the Gilded Age. The novel explores themes of wealth, responsibility, and the consequences of living a life of excess. It is a timeless classic that offers a glimpse into a bygone era of American history.1902. The book begins: When Daniel J. Bines died of apoplexy in his private car at Kaslo Junction no one knew just where to reach either his old father or his young son with the news of his death. Somewhere up the eastern slope of the Sierras the old man would be leading, as he had long chosen to lead each summer, the lonely life of a prospector. The young man, two years out of Harvard, and but recently back from an extended European tour, was at some point on the North Atlantic coast, beginning the season's pursuit of happiness as he listed. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.