Orion, the Gold Beater or True Hearts and False: A Tale of New York Life (1896)

Orion, The Gold Beater Or True Hearts And False: A Tale Of New York Life is a novel written by Sylvanus Cobb Jr. and published in 1896. The story is set in New York City and revolves around the life of Orion, a gold beater who falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Lucy. However, their relationship is threatened by the schemes of Lucy's wealthy and manipulative uncle, who seeks to marry her off to a wealthy suitor for his own financial gain.As the plot unfolds, Orion must navigate the complex social and economic landscape of New York City in order to protect his love and prove his own worth. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including corrupt politicians, scheming businessmen, and ambitious social climbers.Through Orion's struggles, the novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the corrupting influence of wealth and power. It offers a vivid portrait of New York City in the late 19th century, with its bustling streets, glittering mansions, and dark underbelly of crime and corruption.Overall, Orion, The Gold Beater Or True Hearts And False is a gripping tale of love and ambition set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing city.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.