Publisher's Synopsis
In Pastures New is a novel written by George Ade, an American author and playwright. The book follows the story of a young man named Frank Leffingwell, who is a recent college graduate and is eager to make his mark on the world. He decides to leave his small hometown and move to Chicago to pursue a career in journalism.As he navigates the world of big-city journalism, Frank encounters a variety of colorful characters, including corrupt politicians, ruthless businesspeople, and struggling artists. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Helen, who is also trying to make a name for herself in the city.The novel explores themes of ambition, love, and the pursuit of success in a rapidly changing world. Ade's writing is characterized by his sharp wit and satirical tone, as he skewers the excesses and follies of American society at the turn of the 20th century.Overall, In Pastures New is a lively and entertaining novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th-century America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature or history.1906. After graduating from the newly built Purdue University, Ade wrote for some newspapers in Lafayette before moving to Chicago where he found work at The Morning News, which later became the Chicago Record. He began publishing his own work in 1896, and kept writing for the rest of his life. He was well known as a humorist and for his tongue-in-cheek style of writing. In this volume Ade writes about his impressions and experiences while traveling in London, Paris, Naples and Cairo. 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.