King Lehr And The Gilded Age: With Extracts From The Locked Diary Of Harry Lehr (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163147351)

King Lehr and the Gilded Age is a biography written by Elizabeth Drexel Lehr about her husband, Harry Lehr, a prominent figure in New York high society during the Gilded Age. The book includes extracts from Harry's locked diary, revealing his private thoughts and experiences during this period of American history. The Gilded Age was a time of great wealth and excess, and Harry was at the center of it all, mingling with the likes of the Vanderbilts and Astors. The book provides an intimate look at the social scene of the time, including the lavish parties, the fashion, and the scandals. It also delves into Harry's personal life, including his relationships and his struggles with his own identity. Overall, King Lehr and the Gilded Age is a fascinating account of a bygone era, told through the eyes of one of its most colorful characters.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.

Author: Elizabeth Drexel Lehr
ISBN-10: 1163147354
ISBN-13: 9781163147351
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 396
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.16lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d