The book delves into the transformative period of gear-and-girder technology in America from the 1890s to the 1920s. It highlights the diverse applications of this technology, showcasing its impact on automobiles, agricultural machinery, bridges, and skyscrapers. The narrative illustrates how this innovation permeated everyday life, evident in urban landscapes, transportation hubs, and popular media, reflecting a significant shift in American industrial and social dynamics during that era.
Set in Spring 1899, the story follows Valentine Mackle, who transitions from a rugged life in the West to the elite circles of New York Society. During a seemingly innocent weekend at a Hudson Valley estate, tragedy strikes when her close friend drowns under mysterious circumstances. As Val navigates the treacherous social landscape, the host's seemingly harmless pranks reveal a darker side, transforming the gathering into a perilous game where danger lurks beneath the surface.
Set in 1899, the story follows Val and Roddy DeVere as they navigate a perilous investigation involving toxic medicine and a zealous Chicago detective. Roddy's business is at risk as he grapples with pressure from his partner, who seeks to escape the detective's relentless pursuit. The mystery deepens around the partner's wife's deadly fall down a staircase, raising the critical question of whether it was an unfortunate accident or a calculated murder.
The book delves into the world of journalism, exploring the tension between sensationalism and integrity in reporting. It examines how media narratives shape public perception and the ethical dilemmas faced by journalists. Through a series of case studies, the author highlights the impact of exposés on society and the consequences of prioritizing sensational stories over factual accuracy. The narrative emphasizes the importance of responsible journalism in an age of information overload, making it a critical read for anyone interested in media ethics and the role of journalism in democracy.
Seven Who Launched Progressive America (and What They Teach Us)
Innovative leadership during crises in American history is the central focus, with an exploration of the late nineteenth century when America faced significant challenges. Cecelia Tichi highlights the insights of practical visionaries who navigated political corruption, financial panics, and social upheaval, drawing parallels to contemporary issues. The book offers a compelling analysis of how past leaders addressed turmoil, providing inspiration for modern times.
Set against the opulent backdrop of the Metropolitan Opera House in January 1899, the story intertwines the glamour of New York's elite with a chilling murder mystery. As the audience enjoys a performance featuring Mozart's haunting themes, the unexpected death of a "Coal King" in a private box casts a shadow over the evening. The narrative explores themes of deception, societal intrigue, and the stark contrast between high society's façade and the dark realities lurking beneath.
Focusing on the Gilded Age and Progressive Era, this reference work is designed to support educators and students alike. It provides comprehensive information and insights into the significant social, political, and economic changes of the time, making it an essential resource for understanding this transformative period in American history.
Jack London (1876-1916) found fame with his wolf-dog tales and sagas of the frozen North, but Cecelia Tichi challenges the long-standing view of London as merely a mass-market producer of potboilers. Thoroughly exploring London's importance as an artist and as a political and public figure,... číst celé
Set against the opulent backdrop of Gilded Age Newport, the story follows Val DeVere as she grapples with a shocking rumor at a formal dinner. The revelation that her friend's wealthy aunt may have been murdered during a prestigious ball sends Val into a web of intrigue and danger. As she navigates the elite social circles, the tension between wealth and morality unfolds, leading her to uncover dark secrets lurking beneath the glamorous surface.
"The decades following the American Civil War burst with invention-the telephone, the motor car, electric lights, the airplane-and none more welcome than the new and novel beverage heralded as the cocktail. Known as the Gilded Age, these years became the Golden Age of Cocktails, including the classic Manhattan and Martini that persist to this day. Scores of whiskey drinks, cooled with ice chips or cubes that chimed against the glass, proved doubly pleasing when mixed, shaken, or stirred with special flavorings, juices, and fruits. The dazzling new drinks flourished coast to coast at sporting events, luncheons and balls, on ocean liners and yachts, in barrooms, summer resorts, hotels, railroad train club cars, and private homes. Celebrity bartenders rose to fame in New Orleans, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Virginia City, Nevada, among other locales. These Olympians of the bar invented drinks for "Ivy" colleges and concocted beverages for exotic locales, from Hawaii to the frozen northland of the Klondike, site of the Gold Rush of 1898. Fame and infamy alike qualified an "honoree" for a Gilded Age cocktail. Bartenders poured their liquid secrets for dance hall girls and industrial potentates, including William Randolph Hearst, the newspaper mogul, and "Commodore" Cornelius Vanderbilt, the railroad king. The designated "cocktail hour" of the Gilded Age might begin early in the day, when under the influence of the "hangover" one needed the "hair of the dog that bit." It might continue unabated until, at last, the bottles were corked and set aside-ready for the following day. The Gilded Age cocktail went "underground" during Prohibition, but launched the first of many generations whose palettes thrilled to a panoply of "artistically mixed drinks.""-- Provided by publisher