Peter: A Novel of Which He is Not the Hero: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Peter: A Novel of Which He is Not the Hero: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Peter: A Novel of Which He is Not the Hero is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Smith, Francis Hopkinson (1838–1915).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Peter: A Novel of Which He is Not the Hero" by Francis Hopkinson Smith is a novel published in 1908. Set in late 19th-century New York City, the story centers on Peter Grayson, an aging banker of impeccable character who influences the younger generation around him, including a young man entering the financial world. Despite its title's playful disclaimer, Peter guides this portrait of loyalty, true love, and simple faith in old New York society.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Peter: A Novel of Which He is Not the Hero
- Author credits: Smith, Francis Hopkinson (1838–1915)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Bank tellers -- Fiction
- New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
- Wall Street (New York, N.Y.) -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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