The Unspeakable Perk - Adams, Samuel Hopkins
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"The Unspeakable Perk" by Samuel Hopkins Adams is a delightful blend of romance and social satire, offering a humorous look at the lives and loves of heiresses in the early 20th century. This meticulously prepared reprint brings Adams' sharp wit and engaging storytelling to a new audience, showcasing the enduring appeal of his work. Explore a world of privilege, courtship, and societal expectations in this classic example of humorous fiction. Readers who enjoy romantic comedies with a satirical edge will find much to love in this charming novel. Discover why Adams' work continues to resonate…mehr

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"The Unspeakable Perk" by Samuel Hopkins Adams is a delightful blend of romance and social satire, offering a humorous look at the lives and loves of heiresses in the early 20th century. This meticulously prepared reprint brings Adams' sharp wit and engaging storytelling to a new audience, showcasing the enduring appeal of his work. Explore a world of privilege, courtship, and societal expectations in this classic example of humorous fiction. Readers who enjoy romantic comedies with a satirical edge will find much to love in this charming novel. Discover why Adams' work continues to resonate with its clever observations and timeless themes. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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American journalist, writer, and muckraker Samuel Hopkins Adams was born in Dunkirk, New York, on January 26, 1871. During the Progressive Era, Adams-who was renowned for his powerful investigative journalism made important contributions to literary and social reform. As a journalist, Adams first worked for the New York Sun and other publications. His investigative works uncovered injustice and corruption, especially in the patent medicine and pharmaceutical industries. A group of essays he wrote that ultimately resulted in the Pure Food and Drug Act's enactment in 1906 are among his most significant contributions. In addition to his work as a journalist, Adams was a prolific writer of novels, short tales, and non-fiction books. Apart from "The Flying Death," Adams's other well-known books include "Average Jones" and "Revelry," which demonstrate his flexibility as a writer. In addition to being a gifted storyteller, Samuel Hopkins Adams was a fervent supporter of social change. His influential literary and journalistic works have left a long-lasting legacy, supporting the era's larger campaigns for consumer protection, public health, and social justice.