Esau Hardery: A Novel of American Life is a literary work by William Osborn Stoddard, published in 1881. The novel is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of the titular character, Esau Hardery, a young man who comes from humble beginnings and strives to make a name for himself in the world. Esau is a hardworking and ambitious individual who is determined to succeed in life. He is a self-made man who rises from poverty to become a successful...