The Spenders a Tale of the Third Generation

""The Spenders: A Tale of the Third Generation"" is a novel written by Harry Leon Wilson. The story revolves around the third generation of the Vandergraw family, who are known for their extravagant spending habits. The patriarch of the family, John Vandergraw, is a self-made millionaire who has amassed a considerable fortune through his business ventures. However, his children and grandchildren are more interested in spending his money than in continuing his legacy.The novel follows the lives of the Vandergraw family members and their various escapades, including lavish parties, expensive trips, and frivolous purchases. The main character, Jack Vandergraw, is a young man who is caught up in the family's extravagant lifestyle. He falls in love with a woman named Pauline, who comes from a more modest background and tries to convince him to change his ways.As the story progresses, the Vandergraw family's spending catches up with them, and they begin to face financial difficulties. Jack must decide whether to continue living the high life or to embrace a more responsible way of living. The novel explores themes of wealth, family, and the dangers of excess.Overall, ""The Spenders: A Tale of the Third Generation"" is a satirical novel that provides a commentary on the excesses of the wealthy and the importance of living within one's means. It is a humorous and entertaining read that offers insights into the human condition and the pitfalls of materialism.1902. The book begins: When Daniel J. Bines died of apoplexy in his private car at Kaslo Junction no one knew just where to reach either his old father or his young son with the news of his death. Somewhere up the eastern slope of the Sierras the old man would be leading, as he had long chosen to lead each summer, the lonely life of a prospector. The young man, two years out of Harvard, and but recently back from an extended European tour, was at some point on the North Atlantic coast, beginning the season's pursuit of happiness as he listed. 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.