The Yardstick Man (1910)

by Arthur Goodrich

Book Overview

The Yardstick Man is a novel written by Arthur Frederick Goodrich and published in 1910. The story follows the life of a man named John Yardstick, who is born into poverty and spends his early years struggling to survive. However, he is determined to rise above his circumstances and make a better life for himself.As he grows older, John becomes a successful businessman, but he is haunted by the memories of his past and the people he left behind. He is torn between his desire for success and his sense of responsibility to those less fortunate than himself.The novel explores themes of social class, ambition, and the struggle for identity in a rapidly changing world. It also delves into the complexities of human relationships and the impact that our choices have on those around us.Overall, The Yardstick Man is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and economic realities of early 20th 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165688662
• ISBN13: 9781165688661
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"