The Up Grade (1910)

The Up Grade is a novel written by Goodwin Wilder and first published in 1910. The story follows the life of a young man named Robert Grant who is determined to achieve success and climb the social ladder. Robert is initially from a humble background and has to work hard to achieve his dreams. The novel explores the themes of ambition, determination, and the pursuit of success. Robert's journey to success is not without its challenges, and he faces many obstacles along the way. He is forced to make difficult decisions and sacrifices to achieve his goals, including leaving behind his love interest, Helen, to pursue his career.The Up Grade is a fascinating insight into the early 20th-century American society and the obsession with social status and wealth. It offers a glimpse into the mindset of the people of the time and their attitudes towards success and ambition.Overall, The Up Grade is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that explores themes that are still relevant today. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature, social history, and the pursuit of success.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.