David Harum: A Story of American Life: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
David Harum: A Story of American Life: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
David Harum: A Story of American Life is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Westcott, Edward Noyes (1847–1898).
Catalogue synopsis
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"David Harum" by Edward Noyes Westcott is a novel published in 1898. The story centers on David Harum, a small-town banker and horse trader whose unorthodox business philosophy challenges conventional morality. Speaking in rural New York dialect, Harum justifies dubious trading practices with his own version of the Golden Rule. This bestseller resonated particularly with businessmen of the era, offering a more relaxed code of ethics than typical novels of the time. The book's success sparked adaptations for stage, film, and radio.
Book and edition facts
- Title: David Harum: A Story of American Life
- Author credits: Westcott, Edward Noyes (1847–1898)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Bankers -- Fiction
- New York (State) -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Novels
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