Publisher's Synopsis
The Last of the Knickerbockers is a comedic romance novel written by Herman Knickerbocker Viele and first published in 1901. The story centers around the last remaining member of the Knickerbocker family, an old and eccentric man named Augustus Van Cortlandt Knickerbocker. Augustus is determined to preserve the traditions and values of his family, which he believes are in danger of being lost in the modern world.The novel is set in New York City during the early 1900s and follows Augustus as he tries to find a suitable bride to carry on the Knickerbocker legacy. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a young woman named Helen, who challenges his beliefs and ideas about love and marriage.As Augustus navigates the complexities of courtship and romance, he must also contend with the changing world around him, including the rise of new technologies and social norms. The Last of the Knickerbockers is a charming and witty novel that offers a humorous and insightful look at life in turn-of-the-century America.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.
